Why and How We Remediate—Not Remove—Mold (Part 1)

11/25/2019 (Permalink)

When you discover a mold infestation at your home or business, you need an expert mold remediation company like SERVPRO of West Hartford.

Many restoration businesses advertise “mold removal” and even guarantee to remove all mold. However, since microscopic mold spores exist naturally almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors, removing all mold from a home or business is simply not possible.

At SERVPRO, we understand mold and we have the right approach, training and advanced equipment to remediate the mold in your home or business.

The Facts about Mold

• Microscopic mold spores float in the air, and they may enter your home through windows, doors or AC/heating systems. They may even be carried into your home on your clothing or a pet.
• Even a small leak, spill or humid area can lead to mold growth.
• Mold spores thrive on moisture and can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water. 
• Mold can spread through your property in as little as 48 hours.
• Mold often produces a strong, musty odor, tipping you off to its presence.
• If you don’t eliminate sources of water or moisture before mold remediation begins, the mold may return.
• Higher than normal indoor humidity can support mold growth, so keep indoor humidity below 45%.

We Have Specialized Training and Equipment

SERVPRO of West Hartford’s experts have advanced specialized training and certifications that make a difference when you have suffered a mold disaster at your home or commercial property:

• Applied microbial remediation
• Water damage restoration
• Applied structural drying
• Odor control
• Upholstery and fabric cleaning

When we are called to your home or business for mold remediation, we have at our disposal the latest and most comprehensive arsenal of tools to resolve your disaster:

• Moisture detection and measurement equipment: Our specialized equipment detects, measures and monitors a property’s moisture levels. We even use infrared cameras to help us identify water through a wall, ceiling or floor.
• Water extraction equipment: Our powerful extraction equipment speeds the drying process by removing the bulk of the water from your home or business.
• Drying equipment: Our industrial-strength high-speed air movers and dehumidifiers remove the remaining moisture from ceiling, walls and floors.

SERVPRO also uses special products to disinfect and stop the growth of bacteria, fungi, mildew and other harmful microorganisms.

Part 2 of this series details the rigorous steps SERVPRO of West Hartford follows to complete the mold remediation process at your home or business.

When you have suffered a disaster at your home or business, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

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The team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in water damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup, fire and smoke damage restoration, mold remediation and natural disaster prevention. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time, night or day.

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When you have suffered a disaster at your home or business, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141