If you find mold in your home or business, it is best to find a professional mold remediation company like INX Indoor Air Quality to start the mold remediation process as soon as possible. However, unless you are a mold expert yourself, it is likely that you have some questions about what this process looks like and what you should expect. So, what is mold remediation in the first place, and what are all the steps in the process?
What is Mold Remediation?
Before we can talk about the specific steps in the process, it is important to understand exactly what mold remediation is. Mold remediation essentially encompasses all of the steps and processes used to eliminate harmful mold growth in an indoor environment. Unlike the term mold removal, which just describes one step of the process, Mold remediation includes everything from mold inspection and mold testing to mold removal, material cleaning, and mold prevention.
The Mold Remediation Process
Mold remediation is a complicated process that requires the flawless execution of every step to ensure that all mold is removed and the problem does not return. Here, at INX Indoor Air Quality, after the initial inspection, we employ our proven 7 C’s method of mold remediation, which has allowed us to successfully complete countless mold remediation projects all over Chester County and the surrounding area.
So, if you choose INX Indoor Air Quality to handle your mold remediation needs, here is what you can expect the process to look like.
Mold Inspection
The first step of mold remediation is conducting a thorough mold inspection that includes both air and swab sample mold testing as well as a visual inspection. During this step, our team of certified professionals will identify all of the sources of mold in your home or business, as well as the areas it is likely to spread to, and then come up with a custom remediation plan designed to effectively address your specific mold problem.
Containment Construction
Up next is the first C, containment construction. During this step, we will build containment structures around the affected areas of your home, ensuring that mold spores are unable to continue spreading.
Even the smallest amount of mold spores can grow and spread through the air, but we will use advanced equipment, including HEPA vacuums and air scrubbers, to remove all mold spores from the air inside the containment structures to prevent this from happening.
Contents Cleaning and Protection
The next step is to take care of the furniture and other features in your home. It is not uncommon for mold spores to spread to the furniture in an indoor environment, and if this is the case, these pieces of furniture need to be thoroughly cleaned to ensure that all mold growth is removed.
On the other hand, if your furniture is still completely free of any mold growth, it will be covered and moved away from the affected area to protect it from any stray mold spores.
Cutting and Demolition
Mold can cause significant damage to building materials all throughout an indoor environment, and in this step, all of the materials that cannot simply be cleaned will be cut, removed, and discarded. This may also involve cutting away non-infected building materials that are blocking access to materials that have severe mold damage.
Cleaning
The next step in the process involves cleaning the remaining materials that have not sustained any significant mold damage to ensure that they remain mold-free. This step usually involves the use of HEPA vacuums as well as more traditional cleaning methods, including scrubbing with a wire brush and the use of disinfectants that kill mold growth on the spot.
Coating
Now that the mold removal process is complete, it is essential that we do everything possible to ensure that your mold issues do not come back. We accomplish this by using an airless paint sprayer to coat the successfully remediated materials with an antimicrobial and mold-proof paint covering that prevents any new mold growth from forming and covers up all small nooks and crannies that may still contain small collections of spores.
Clearance Testing
The last step of the process is clearance testing, which is essentially a repetition of the first mold inspection step. We will use highly sensitive mold testing equipment to test every part of your home or business to ensure that we have not missed anything throughout the duration of the mold remediation project. Once all the clearance tests come back negative, we will know that our job is finished.
Closing Report
Lastly, when you choose INX Indoor Air Quality to take care of your mold removal needs, you will also be presented with a closing report once the project is finished. This closing report includes valuable information about the project including everything from before and after pictures and descriptions of the work performed to test results, future recommendations, and more.
INX Indoor Air Quality: Professional Mold Removal and Mold Remediation West Chester, PA
If you suspect mold growth in your home, INX Indoor Air Quality is here to help. We offer comprehensive mold remediation services that make it easy for residential and commercial customers to rid their properties of mold for good.
Our team of passionate mold professionals is highly trained and has extensive experience completing mold remediation projects all over West Chester, PA, and the surrounding areas. From mold inspection services to mold removal and everything in between, you can count on INX Indoor Air Quality to get the job done right no matter what.
Contact INX Indoor Air Quality Mold Remediation Services Today
Are you looking for a great company that offers professional mold removal services that you can count on? Give us a call. Our friendly team is always here and happy to answer your questions and tell you more about how we can address all your mold remediation needs. We will even offer you a free estimate so you know exactly how much your project will cost beforehand.
So, do not let your mold infestation get out of hand. Call INX Indoor Air Quality and get the professional mold services you need today!
