How do Professionals Restore Mold Damage to Your Minneapolis Home?

2/11/2018 (Permalink)

Mold spores can move quickly through your home. Contact SERVPRO at the first sight or smell for best results.

Trained SERVPRO Technicians Assess and Remediate the Mold Infestation in Your Home

Discovering mold damage in your home can be a stressful experience for most homeowners. Mold can spread quickly if not appropriately remedied and can cause health effects as well. Thankfully, experts can help you get the situation under control.

The mold damage mitigation in your Minneapolis home is a multi-step process that requires time and expertise. That said, as spores are present everywhere, removing mold completely is impossible. What SERVPRO restoration experts can do, on the other hand, is remediate the mold growth and prevent it from damaging your home and its contents.

Understanding mold  
Mold damage starts when the microscopic, airborne spores settle on a surface and find a conducive environment to germinate. High humidity and a temperature between 68 to 86 degrees being ideal for the process. Once they germinate, the spores quickly form a network of a filamentous structure called hyphae which bear more spores on their ends. These spores can, in turn, become airborne if they are disturbed and spread to unaffected areas as well. Professional restoration experts understand this process and use the necessary care and precaution to avoid it from happening.

The mitigation processes
Our technicians spring into action immediately once we receive your call regarding mold damage to your home. The first step is to inspect the damage and assess the situation. The experts then develop a strategy based on the extent and severity of the damage and get to work.

The subsequent step in the process is to contain the damage. As mold spores can become airborne and spread to unaffected areas during the cleanup process, the experts can establish containment zones. These involve the use of physical barriers such as plastic curtains and negative pressure.

The cleanup of the contaminated material depends on the nature of the surface. If the surface is porous, such as fabric, drywall or insulation, the material itself is removed by the technicians. If the surface is non-porous, the SERVPRO technicians can use HEPA vacuuming and wipe techniques to mitigate the growth.

The settled spores also need to be eliminated by HEPA vacuuming and damp wiping. The final step is to remedy the moisture content and drying. Technicians use a variety of drying equipment such as dehumidifiers and air movers to get it done.

Call SERVPRO of Minnetonka at (952) 473-4837 today to schedule a free inspection.

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