How Should A Tallahassee Learning Institution Conduct Mold Cleanup?

10/6/2020 (Permalink)

A proper clean-up of mold-infested surfaces can help prevent severe damage.

SERVPRO Evaluates the Situation to Determine the Best Mold Clean-up Process for Your Tallahassee School

Mold can develop at any time if the conditions are appropriate. Mold grows on diverse materials, including wood, drywall, carpets, and fabrics. You might realize there is an infestation when you notice physical changes such as black spots on walls or ceiling surfaces. Changes in indoor air quality can also alert you of a hidden mold problem. Whatever the circumstances, SERVPRO can help restore your Tallahassee school to its preloss state.

Are there standard procedures necessary in all incidents involving mold?
Mold clean-up in different Tallahassee institutions might differ. However, a few processes tend to recur, including:
    •    Inspection to reveal all affected areas
    •    Isolation of affected areas from the unaffected ones
    •    Informing the affected parties such as staff, students, and visitors

Third-Party IH Industrial Hygienist to Test if Required
Mold clean-up requires physical contact with the microbial residues. Therefore, inspection is necessary; otherwise, your clean-up efforts might only address the visible areas while leaving heavy infestation in concealed areas. Our SERVPRO technicians identify the areas to inspect by relying on factors such as:
    •    Humidity levels in specific areas
    •    Wetness in porous or semi-porous materials
    •    Physical changes such as patches on surfaces

Which cleaning methods remove mold effectively?
Removing residues accumulated on surfaces is necessary. The methods used can range from mild ones such as HEPA vacuuming and wet-cleaning to more aggressive approaches such as sanding. The choice of a cleaning process depends on the level of infestation and the type of affected material. Our technicians also apply various chemicals such as disinfectants and antimicrobial agents to kill spores, thus preventing immediate recurrence. Drying the moisture leftover from cleaning and other sources helps complete the clean-up process.

A proper clean-up of mold-infested surfaces can help prevent severe damage. Call SERVPRO of Central Tallahassee at (850) 765-5706 to send certified AMRT, Applied Microbial Remediation Technicians, to your school. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster!