Five Steps In Performing The Mold Remediation

Posted by Hadraj Youssef On Sunday, November 6, 2016 0 Comments
By Kathleen Bennett


Molds are types of fungi that grow with the formation of multicellular filaments referred to as the hyphae. Results of the hyphae are having fuzzy appearances and discoloration of objects, particularly food. A hyphae is generally transparent, making the mycelium or the white threads appear very fine and very fluffy. This is one cause of natural material biodegration. Human and animal diseases are also caused by this mold. This is also the common cause for food poisoning.

Most removal companies have now been offering services to clean up molds. There are two thins that need important consideration when dealing with the molds and these are taking care of it and preventing it. In the city Jackson MI, most of removal companies follow certain processes in mold remediation Jackson MI. So here are five simple steps in doing the remediation quickly.

First, learn about what is moisture. To assess this growth of fungus may not only talk about what is growing on particular surfaces visibly, but also, know what causes them and how to prevent them. So you must need to understand that behind this problem is the problem of water and moisture. You must also know where the moisture is coming from. You may want to hire some representatives to help in determining the source and location of moisture.

Second, document all the problem and create remediation plans. Before starting the remediation, have a documentation through taking photos, videos, or writing. This documentation will be used by the representatives supervisor in developing the plans. Typically, the plans include the start and end of work, who are going to perform the process, testing plans, and decide whether the homeowner needs to be relocated.

Third, calculate all the extents of contamination. A mold will not grow in one area only, it is very possible that it may continue to grow and get other areas contaminated. This process impacts the approach to mold removal and to clean up. The main goal of this remediation is cleaning up the molds that are growing and avoiding the exposure of homeowners to these.

There are some guidelines which are being developed by some organizations. The guidelines are used widely in construction industries. These are being recommended with 6 levels for the remediation which are based on square footages of mold or if the molds location is in the HVAC system or not.

Fourth, remediate the contamination. Cleaning up process involves avoiding the homeowners to be exposed. This involves also on preventing new growth and do this by addressing locations and sources of moisture.

Cleaning up process is consist of these steps. Repair of water problems, isolation of those contaminated areas, suppression of dusts, removal of the materials, placement of materials in plastic bags, cleaning up, cleaning areas and egresses which are affected, test the visibility, drying, then replacing. Acquiring even the basic knowledge about these procedure would surely help.

Fifth, determining if cleaning up is successful. If you cannot see anymore any molds, this does not mean that there is no dirt left. Depending upon the company, some may conduct additional testings after remedying for verification that molds have been removed.




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