What is involved in mold remediation? First we need to assess the damage and most important what type of mold you have. We do the necessary steps to perform proper Arizona mold testing procedures and prevent the buildup of mold and mildew. Professional mold remediation includes:
Assessment
This step is a critical part of the restoration process. We perform a mold test to determine the presence of mold and what type we are dealing with. We will then come up with a plan for your property.
Containment
we will then isolate the problem to prevent further spreading, and contamination. You have already lost part of your home, rest assured we will do everything to minimize the damage.
Removal
We will carefully remove all mold infested material. Mold can deeply ingrain itself into materials such as couches, furniture, carpet, drywall, insulation, subflooring and many other materials. We recommend having your ac and heating ducts thoroughly cleaned. Your appliances, counters and other items need to be cleaned as well.
Drying
We also use what we call our quick dry technology. Quick dry technology consists of heat, blowers, and sometimes chemicals to insure harmful bacteria’s are removed to provide rapid structural drying. It’s also imperative to keep things dry.
Rebuild
We can now begin the remodeling process once the threat has been completely destroyed and gone.
Health Risks of Mold Due to the health risks associated with mold exposure, it is best to have mold remediation conducted as soon as possible. Though the type of reaction depends upon the mold present, according to both the EPA and CDC all molds have the potential to cause health issues such as:
Extreme skin irritation
Breathing difficulties
Persistent cough or cold symptoms
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Vomiting
Bleeding in the lungs
Burning and irritation of the eyes, throat, nose or lungs
Asthma attacks
Nausea
Headaches
Allergic reactions
Types of Mold About 50 to 100 common types of indoor mold have the potential to create health problems. The most common types of indoor molds include:
Acremonium
Alternaria
Aspergillus(commonly found on food and in air ducts)
Cladosporium
Mucor
Penicillium
Stachybotrys atra (also known as black mold)
Molds can come in all colors of the rainbow. But nearly as pretty. Black, White, Green and orange.