Mold Removal Grand Junction
Mold Removal Grand Junction: Call ECOS on 970-245-331 to remove mold from your residential or commercial property. ECOS has helped local residents safely remove mold for over 18 years. Water, storms, and fire can all prove to be disastrous and inflict severe damage on your home and property. However, if there is one thing that can make all homeowners cringe, it is definitely molded. This bears with it the fear of illness while bringing about structural and aesthetic fall.
Mold has severely been connected to health problems and can be extremely dangerous for you, your family as well as your employees. It is not easily detected but can cause long-term serious damage to your business or home.
What Is Mold Removal Grand Junction really mean?
The process of removing mold is generally known as mold removal. Though it sounds quite simple, there is a lot more to it. Sometimes, ‘removing’ can simply mean cleaning, without dealing with the main problem – the main reason behind the occurrence of this mold.
While mold tends to be a general part of our ecosystem, it cannot be completely eliminated. Mold spores are present in all spaces. This makes it impossible to remove all molds completely. However, the key is to keep its growth under control.
Why Do You Need Professional Expertise?
Once you have managed to identify the mold within your business or home, the next big step is to remove it from the property. Considering the damage that can be caused by mold, you must make sure that it is removed from your property.
Safe removal of mold requires proper expertise. Though some resources might suggest a simple wipe and spray, it is a controlled and detailed cleaning process.
Professional mold removal is a necessity in cases where mold is present within a property and requires specialized equipment. The removal of mold can be a complicated process and involves more than a wipe clean of the surfaces affected. This means that critical mold damage scenarios are best tended to by a professional mold removal process.
Mold Removal Processr
Now that we know why it is best to seek professional help for mold removal, let us take a look at the steps involved:
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Fixing All Moisture Problems from Water Damage
If the mold has resulted from a water problem like leaking pipes, one must make sure that this is fixed in the first place. Mold needs moisture to survive and grow. If your property has existing water damage problems, it might become very difficult to stop mold growth.
If the mold is occurring in a damp environment like a shower room, some extra ventilation is needed.
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Isolating Areas of Mold
To avoid any chances of cross-contamination, the areas affected by mold must immediately be isolated from adjoining areas. Airflow across these moldy surfaces can disperse mold spores around the building, spreading the contamination.
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Remove Absorbent Materials
Items that are affected by mold, especially porous items, must be removed completely. These can be sent for specialized cleaning or completely thrown away.
For instance, items like furniture or carpet have fibers where mold can exist even if you think they can be cleaned thoroughly. Thus, they must be thrown out to prevent the problem from recurring.
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Cleaning the Mold
After affected porous materials like gypsum boards are removed, remaining materials like fir framing and plywood subfloors can be cleaned. Visible traces of mold will be removed prior to the use of biocide or antimicrobial spray to clean the surfaces during wet wipes.
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Dry Thoroughly
In the end, thorough drying is needed to conclude the mold removal procedure. This can be achieved by using dehumidifiers and air movers, along with moisture meters to offer an exact reading.
How Can We Help?
Removing mold is a job that must not be taken very lightly and it needs a great level of care and expertise. Our specialized mold removal team at ECOS rids your property of mold. We make sure that all protective measures are taken, including wearing protective clothing that can be removed after use.
So, if you are looking for some effective mold removal services, please feel free to reach out to us at (970) 245-3331. We are available 24/7 at your service.
This ECOS Environmental Blog Post was written in 2Q 2022 and supported by the following Government Entities: