Mold Remediation
Carrollton’s Mold Remediation and Removal
There is no doubt that the proper plan of action for mold removal can make a significant difference when it comes to minimizing the damage to your home and minimizing the effects to your family’s health.
As soon as mold invades your home, removing it properly and as quickly as possible should be your top priority. It is important to note that mold can spread throughout your home in less than 72 hours, which can cause serious health issues for your family and damage to your property. AquaTex Water Damage Restoration responds quickly to your call so that we can assess the situation as soon as possible.
AquaTex Water Damage Restoration professionals use advanced equipment and extensive experience in mold removal to determine the source of your mold problem and to mitigate it to the best of their abilities. Our goal is to minimize the disruption to your family while the mold cleanup and mold remediation process is taking place.
Mold Remediation for Business
It is essential for business owners who have been presented with a mold problem to take action as soon as possible in order to prevent the mold from spreading further and causing excessive downtime for their businesses as a result. This is similar to what homeowners need to do when faced with a mold problem.
It is the AquaTex Water Damage Restoration professionals who work with you and the occupants of your building to make sure that the remediation work can be carried out as efficiently and with the least amount of disruption to your business as possible.
Mold: What is it and what are its effects?
In order to understand what mold is, you must first grasp what it is not. As part of nature, natural elements such as these cannot completely be controlled in your living space because they are a part of it. There are numerous ways in which mold can enter your home, whether it is indoors or outdoors: through doors, windows, heating and cooling systems, even on your pet or your clothing. If moisture is present in the air, these microscopic spores will thrive and can become a serious problem very quickly once they are exposed to it.
A musty odor may start to grow in a room at this point, and then it will be time for you to take action. The first step in the mold remediation process is identifying the source of the mold’s water as well as repairing it, otherwise, the mold may return at a later date. A humidity level of 20%-50% is recommended for indoors to minimize the growth of mold and prevent the development of microorganisms.
Does Mold Remediation Really Need To Be Done?
The problem of mold in your home or business can be frustrating, and it is only natural that you will want to get rid of it as soon as possible in order to prevent any further damage. Because mold can spread very quickly, and it can sometimes be undetectable to the naked eye, it might be a good idea to call in a professional for help, like AquaTex Water Damage Restoration, which can help diagnose and resolve your mold issue on your behalf.
During mold remediation, will I be able to stay in my house?
There are times when mold remediation can be done while you are still living in your home, depending on how serious the mold is. AquaTex Water Damage Restoration erects containment around the affected area so as to isolate the affected area from the non-affected areas and prevent cross-contamination of the unaffected areas before beginning remedial work on the affected area.
Is it Possible to Clean Mold Yourself?
Mold should not be cleaned by yourself, but rather by a professional who has been trained to do so. In order to stop or turn off the source of water that is feeding the mold growth, it might be helpful to identify what is feeding it and to stop or turn off the source of water that is feeding it. You will want to make sure that you do not disturb the mold by doing so in order to avoid disturbing it.
An additional tip you may want to consider
A good idea would also be to turn off your HVAC system until you have a professional inspect and diagnose the mold problem in your home. In the event that your fans are left running, there is a possibility that mold spores will spread throughout your home.
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What to Do About the Mold Until Help Arrives
What To Do
- The air conditioning system, the fans, and any other equipment in your home that moves the air around should be turned off when it is not in use.
- You should make sure that pets, kids, and even you are not allowed to enter the area where mold is growing.
- When the mold is contained within a room or area that has a door, it is important to close the door or cabinet back, as this will help to keep the mold contained within the area.
- You need to identify the source of the water and take measures to prevent further mold growth by removing the source of the water as soon as possible in order to prevent further mold growth
What Not to Do
- The mold must not be disturbed or touched in any way in order to prevent it from spreading further.
- If you notice mold growth on any surfaces that is visible or suspect, it is best to avoid blowing air over them.
- It is not recommended that you attempt to dry the area by yourself.
- It is important not to spray bleach or any other disinfectant directly on the mold in order to prevent it from spreading.
- You need to make sure that it has not been painted over with paint.
Mold Remediation: Understanding the Process
There are different mold damage scenarios and each one requires a different solution, but the general mold remediation process remains the same regardless of the mold damage scenario. A typical process can be seen here in the steps that follow, as an example of how it might look, as shown in the example below:
Step 1: Emergency Contact
Getting in touch with us is the first step in the mold cleanup and restoration process. During the consultation process, one of our specialists will ask a series of questions so that he or she can determine the level of equipment, resources, and personnel required for your project.
Step 2: Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment
The AquaTex Water Damage Restoration technicians will thoroughly inspect your property to make sure that there are no visible signs of mold present. In fact, there are a number of types of mold that feed on cellulose and water, and some of them can go undetected for a very long time. It is necessary to use a variety of technologies in order to detect hidden sources of water and mold.
Step 3: Mold Containment
In order to prevent the spread of the mold, a variety of containment procedures will be used to contain it and prevent it from spreading. There are some advanced containment procedures that we might use during the cleanup process, such as a negative air chamber, so that we are able to isolate the contaminated area using physical barriers and negative air pressure to ensure that the mold spores do not spread from the contaminated area to any other part of the home. In order to prevent the spread of mold, all fans, heating systems, and cooling systems should be turned off in order to prevent the spread of mold.
Step 4: Air Filtration
Specified filtration equipment is used in order to capture microscopic mold spores from the air in order to prevent the spread of these diseases. In order to prevent the spread of these mold spores during the course of the mold remediation procedure, we use powerful air scrubbers and HEPA vacuum cleaners during the course of the remediation process in order to contain the spread of these mold spores.
Step 5: Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials
Generally speaking, mold remediation is determined by both the extent of the mold growth as well as the type of surface on which the mold is found. AquaTex Water Damage Restoration uses antifungal and antimicrobial treatments as a means of eradicating mold colonies and preventing new colonies from forming in order to eliminate mold colonies and prevent them from forming in the future. The area where there has been a lot of mold growth may require the removal and disposal of porous materials that have become infested with mold, such as drywall and carpeting, if the area has experienced heavy mold growth.
Step 6: Cleaning Contents and Belongings
Depending on the extent of the mold damage, we may also be able to clean other items such as furniture, decorative items, curtains, clothing, and other items that can be restored based on the extent of the damage. Our cleaning and sanitizing services will use a variety of cleaning techniques in order to achieve the best results in cleaning and sanitizing your belongings. Furthermore, we have received training on how to use fogging equipment as well as other methods to remove odors and deodorize using our deodorizing products in order to remove odors.
Step 7: Restoration
Depending on the extent of mold damage to the home, drywall, subfloors, and other building materials may need to be removed from the house. There is a wide variety of steps involved in restoring a property. It can involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet in a home or business; or it can involve major repairs, such as rebuilding various areas or rooms within a home or business.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Basically, mold remediation (removal) is the process of removing and/or cleaning up mold from an indoor environment, such as one in which a person lives or works, such as a home or a business.
In the event that a home or a business suffers serious mold damage, it will be in the best interest of the property owner to hire mold remediation and removal professionals since specialized equipment and methods may be required in order to completely remove the mold.
You can reach us at the number at the top of this page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, if you require mold removal or removal services in Carrollton.
As tiny spores, mold enters your home as a source of contamination. To grow, digest, and destroy themselves, the spores need moisture to do their job. There are a number of surfaces on which mold can grow, including;
- Wood
- Ceiling tiles
- Wallpaper
- Paints
- Carpet
- Sheet rock
- Insulation
Whenever there is a lot of moisture present, such as from a leaky roof, high humidity, or a flood, the mold grows more rapidly. You will not be able to rid your home of all molds and mold spores as there is no way to do so. By keeping your home dry, you will be able to control the growth of mold in your house.
In order for mold to grow, it needs nutrients, water, oxygen, and favorable temperatures in order to survive. Mold is able to obtain nutrients from dead organic matter, such as wood, paper or fabrics. It can also derive nutrients from synthetic products, such as paints and adhesives, which are also nutrient-rich. In order for mold to grow, it requires moisture, although some mold species may be able to obtain that moisture in moist air if the relative humidity is higher than 70 percent.
Most molds are able to grow well at normal indoor temperatures; few, if any, molds can grow below 40 degrees or above 100 degrees. There is a possibility that molds can remain dormant or inactive outside of this range; however, they may begin to grow again when the temperature is more conducive to their growth. It has been proven that temperatures well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit will kill mold and mold spores, but the exact temperature necessary to kill specific species of mold has not been determined yet.
The time it takes for the mold removal process to be finished depends on a number of factors, such as how much mold is present, where the mold is growing (behind walls, etc. ), and the type of material the mold grows on. As a general rule, mold removal (remediation) usually takes between one day and five days to complete.
Please call us at the number at the top of this page if you have any questions about the mold removal (remediation process) that we provide.
In order to determine whether mold has been removed, there are two different ways.
There may be a visual appearance that all mold is gone, but hidden mold colonies and mold spores can still remain in places that you cannot see and in the air that cannot be seen. As a result, visual inspection is not a good way to ensure that all of the debris has been removed completely.
If you want to verify that mold removal has been completed completely, you should usually seek the assistance of a third party.
Having your mold removal company test at the same time as remediation is a conflict of interest, and there is a law that says mold removal companies must have certain certifications and cannot test during remediation. You should also be aware of the fact that there are different kinds of testers ranging from home inspectors to industrial hygienists. Your independent tester should assure you that their tests will stand up in court if they are written and submitted in writing.
To ensure that the mold spore count is within acceptable levels after mold removal, you must have a pre-testing procedure (mold spore tests, etc.) , a protocol (a listing of how to remove the mold), and a clearance test after mold removal to verify that the mold spore count has been removed.
That’s a good question. We believe that anyone could remove mold from a home or business as long as they understand that when you disturb mold (clean it, cut it out, etc.) you will spread the mold spores throughout the home, causing additional mold problems to occur.
As a result, the only way to correctly remove the mold is to create a containment area using negative pressure and to wear the proper personal protective equipment in order to do that. Besides following the IICRC S-520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation, you will also have to hire an industrial hygienist to ensure that the mold is properly removed from the affected area.
The staff of AquaTex Restoration is certified in mold removal and mold remediation by the IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification). You can reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at the phone number above for mold remediation or removal services.