After a home has been flooded with water from a broken pipe, backed up sewer or Mother Nature, there is a very good chance that one of the results will be mold growth. If the problem is slight and there is only a little evidence of mold it may be possible for the homeowner to undertake mold removal in Alexandria VA area without the help of skilled professionals but if the mold has taken hold and is very widespread; a specialized team who have the right skills and equipment will have to be called in to make sure it is completely eliminated.
Getting rid of mold growth is not easy, there are a number of steps that have to be taken to make sure it is all removed and will not reoccur. The primary consideration with mold remediation and mold removal in Alexandria VA is to change the environment and the conditions which are causing the mold growth in the first place. Without altering the conditions then eliminating the mold will be an exercise in futility as it will come right back.
Mold is caused by moisture; without a moisture source mold cannot start nor can it survive. It is absolutely necessary to find the source of this moisture and eliminate it. Mold can start very quickly, within 24 to 48 hours it has already established itself. The source must be found, it in turn must be eliminated and the area which has gotten wet must be dried by either effective ventilation or dehumidifying.
Prior to working on the mold removal and cleanup, it is important to be protected from the spores. Rubber gloves, a mask with a filter and goggles must be worn. After the cleanup has been completed, anything that has been in contact with the mold must be destroyed.
There are a few ways to go about mold removal in Alexandria VA but they all demand that the area be sealed off. Mold spores can move with the slightest air movement and if the spores land somewhere where there is the least little bit of damp or even in an area with high humidity, they will take hold in their new home. Mold is best eliminated with wet-dry vacuums and then wiped down with a powerful disinfectant. If the mold has penetrated into porous surfaces such as carpeting, it is best to discard it and replace it after the mold problem has been solved. Browse the site for more details.
