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Mold Damage Tips for Franklin County, MO

6/7/2016 (Permalink)

Franklin County, MO Mold Damage

Do you have mold in your Franklin County, MO home or business?

Here are some important things to keep in mind as you start remediation.

  • Take care of any water damage quickly. Mold can occur in just 48 hours, so a fast response is vital. Drying all wet material is also critical.
  • Absorbent or porous materials such as ceiling tiles and carpet may need to be thrown out. It’s almost impossible to remove mold from porous materials completely.
  • Avoid exposing yourself and others to mold. PPE is required.
  • Do not paint or caulk moldy surfaces.

Hidden Mold

You may suspect hidden mold if your Franklin County, MO home smells moldy, or if you know there has been water damage and there are been reports of health issues. There can be mold hidden away in places such as the backside of dry wall, wallpaper, paneling, the top side of ceiling tiles, carpet and pads, etc. Other hidden places can be the inside walls around pipes, the surface of walls behind furniture, inside ductwork, and in roof materials above ceiling tiles.

Investigating hidden mold can be difficult. It will often require caution when the investigation involces distrucing sites of mold growth. An example of this would be removing wallpaper. This can lead to a massive release of spores if there is mold growing on the underside of the paper.

If you believe you have a mold problem, it is best to have a professional get involved. Mold can produce allergens and irritants and has the potential to cause other health effects.

The Mold Remediation Process

Every mold damage scenario is different, and requires a unique solution, but the general mold remediation process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate the SERVPRO “typical” process:

  1. Emergency Contact - (636) 583-5200
  2. Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment
  3. Mold Containment
  4. Air Filtration
  5. Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials
  6. Cleaning Contents and Belongings
  7. Restoration

SERVPRO of Franklin County can assess the mold damage in your Franklin County, MO home. We offer highly trained technicians, specialized mold remediation equipment, and are a trusted leader in the restoration industry.  

If You See Signs of Mold,  Call Us Today – (636) 583-5200

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