Mould in your house can be a frightening topic. Mould should be avoided by both house and business owners since it has been connected to health issues. It can be dangerous for people who come into contact with it.
If not properly cleaned and removed, mould can cause allergic reactions and other health problems such as respiratory troubles. It can also create long-term structural damage to your company or home and affect your property’s value!
The first step you should take if you suspect mould is to hire a professional mould inspector. During this process, they will try to determine what kind of mould you have and how many mould spores are in the air. They can use this information to determine how to remove mould correctly and prevent mould from invading their home.
Finally, you’ll require professional mould treatment and remediation to restore normal mould levels. You cannot eliminate mould exposure on your own.
Attempting this on your own will not be successful. Mould removal and remediation professionals specialising in mould inspections using a professional mould testing kit are required. Reztor Restoration has skilled personnel that will do the following 5 mould remediation stages to return you to normalcy:
1) Examine the Mould Growth
Examining the mould that grows on walls and corners is only one part of the picture when evaluating mould. Mould can be an unseen intruder, growing behind and around what is visible to the naked eye. If you discover mould, there is most certainly a more serious mould problem hidden in the walls or beneath the flooring.
Mould growth is caused by a water or moisture problem. To get rid of it, you must first understand where moisture comes from, how much moisture you have, and how it enters the residence. Typically, mould is associated with water damage caused by a leaking pipe, a damaged water heater, or a natural disaster.
2) Determine the Level of Contamination
It is important to determine contamination levels since mould may not always grow in the same place. We determine how to tackle mould eradication and cleanup by estimating the extent of the contamination. Mould remediation aims to clean up mould that has grown within the home while avoiding exposing homeowners to huge concentrations of mould.
3) Create a plan for remediation and document the mould issue.
A Reztor Restoration team member captures the mould condition with written reports, photos, and videos before we begin treatment. Using this paperwork, the team supervisor will develop a remediation plan that outlines when work will begin when it is completed, who will execute the work, if testing is necessary, and if homeowners need to be evacuated temporarily.
4) Clean Up Mould Contamination
Cleaning up existing mould while avoiding exposure to oneself and homeowners is what remediation entails. We also stop new growth by identifying and correcting the source of moisture. Calculations of the contaminated area determine the area in which we shall work.
Methods we employ to eliminate mould include:
- Repair the water leak. It will help to prevent the growth of new mould spores.
- Isolate the affected area. Close any doors and windows leading from the contaminated area to the rest of the house.
- Reduce dust in the home caused by mould spores.
- Remove any porous items that have been contaminated by water or mould.
- Place the goods in plastic bags to prevent mould growth and spread.
- All non-porous materials and moulded or damp wood surfaces are cleaned.
- Perform a visibility test to ensure that all areas are clear of contamination and debris — no dust and dirt equal no mould.
- Drying cleaned materials allow residual moisture to evaporate. We use fans and dehumidifiers and raise the indoor air temperature to speed up the drying process.
- All displaced materials have been replaced or fixed.
5) Determine if the cleanup was successful.
Seeing no signs of mould or dirt should not be taken as confirmation that these problems have been solved. Because mould can cause various health issues, Reztor Restoration will assess whether or not the mould removal and cleanup services were effective.
To guarantee the moisture issue has been resolved, and there are no symptoms of future water damage, a member of the Reztor Restoration team will return to the house or business soon after remediation is complete. We also examine for visible mould, mould-damaged items, and mould scents.
Your family’s health is well worth the investment in a professional mould examination, available at a reasonable cost. You should contact Reztor Restoration right away for a free consultation. 1800 739 867.
