Efficient Mold Damage Containment for Chicago

12/23/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO techs wear N-95 facemasks or respirators during mold remediation in Chicago structures.

SERVPRO in Chicago Can Help with Mold Damage Remediation

Molds are endemic in indoor and outdoor environments. Microscopic spores can often be brought into the home on clothing, pets, or belongings. These spores rarely cause a bother to homeowners unless they find abundant water, temperature, and food supply that allows them to grow. When mold colonies form, they produce more spores which can cause an exponential problem called a microbial infestation. Remediating an infestation is based on three basic principles. These principles are containment to prevent spreading, correcting the moisture problem that allows growth, and removing any infested materials. SERVPRO uses licensed remediation professionals to help homeowners contain and control microbial infestations.

Our services

• Mold abatement—slow down and stop the growth
• Mold removal—as much as possible
• Mold Remediation—remove and disinfect

The scale of mold damage in your Chicago home depends on how long microbes can prosper before professional intervention. Common food supplies that support microbial growth are wet cellulose materials. These materials include cardboard, paper, wood composites, and ceiling tiles. It is normal to find mold in storage cupboards, attic spaces, and garages since these areas of the home are usually used to house boxes, and other cellulose material, while also having limited day-to-day usage. These fungi do not require light to grow, so homeowners may only notice a microbial infestation once full-size colonies have formed.

Careful containment of a microbial growth issue is essential when performing any remediation activity. Moldy carpets, for example, should be removed gently to prevent spores from becoming airborne during the removal process. SERVPRO technicians may use misters, which weigh spores down with additional moisture to prevent spreading. Working in pairs, one technician gently detaches and rolls the carpet while the other mists the surface from above. This combination is an example of the methodologies used to contain microbial growth by preventing spores from becoming airborne during removal.

Tools for mold removal

• N-95 graded respirators are vital for safety by preventing AMRT-applied microbial remediation technicians from inhaling or ingesting air-borne spores.
• Drywall saws can quickly cut away infested materials allowing for professional replacement.
• Latex or oil-based primer paints can help to seal surfaces within the building assembly and guard against future microbial growth.

Microbial infestations can get exponentially worse without professional remediation. Contact SERVPRO of West Loop / Bucktown / Greektown for mold damage remediation at (773) 434-9100.