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Mold and Mildew Clean-Up
Mold and mildew can build up in your property
as the result of water penetration from storm
damage, sump pump failure, broken water pipes
or water heaters, or just persistent roof
and wall leaks. Any organic material such
as wood, drywall, plaster, or insulation
used in the building’s construction can provide
a favorable habitat for mold growth if it
becomes wet enough over a sufficient period
of time. Exposure to mold can lead to serious
health risks. If you are experiencing coughing,
congestion, sneezing, sore throats or sinus
inflammations, there may be dangerous levels
of mold in your dwelling or work place.
In many cases it will be necessary to hire
a professional service to properly eliminate
mold and mildew. Professionals have the equipment
necessary to remove the mold without the
risk of spreading it to other parts of the
building during the clean up. They can also
protect the occupants from any unhealthy
exposure during the process.
If you are thinking of hiring
a mold removal
service, consider the following:
- The service should be able to correctly assess
the extent of the mold contamination and
the amount of the water saturation. It should
identify the source of the water penetration
so that it can be properly repaired.
- Before removing any mold, the service should
make sure that the removal
process will not
cause airborne mold spores
to spread from
the clean up area to non-contaminated
spaces.
- Contaminated areas should be cleaned by removing
any materials infected with
mold. This also
involves proper disposal techniques.
Mold
spores can be vacuumed into
HEPA filters,
and moldy surfaces can be cleaned
with the
correct detergent cleaning
products.
If you have suffered mold contamination in
your building, you should check to see if
the cost of the clean up is covered by your
property insurance. |
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