Whenever you are faced with mold growth in your Manassas, VA home, you need to take care of the problem immediately. Mold removal is essential for the structure of your home as well as for the health of your family.
Mold removal in Manassas, VA is an entirely different scenario for each home even though the removal process stays the same. Below are typical mold removal steps.
- Assessment—A careful inspection of your Manassas, VA home for visible signs of mold will take place as well as various technologies used to detect unseen mold behind drywall and under flooring and the hidden water source that is causing your mold growth.
- Containment—Various containment procedures will be used to avoid the spread of mold throughout the rest of your Manassas, VA home. Negative air chambers may be used to isolate the contaminated area with physical barriers and negative air pressure to keep mold spores from spreading throughout the cleanup process. Your fans and heating and cooling system will also need to be turned off during the mold removal process to prevent the mold spores from spreading throughout your Manassas, VA home.
- Air Filtration—Specialized equipment such as powerful “air scrubbers” and HEPA vacuums are used to prevent mold from spreading during the mold removal process.
- Removing Mold Damaged Materials—Special treatments are used to eliminate mold colonies and to help new colonies from forming. Porous materials, including drywall and carpeting that have become mold infested, may need to be disposed of at proper disposal sites.
- Cleaning—Furniture, curtains, clothing and other items affected by mold will be cleaned and disinfected with special cleaners during the mold removal process at your home in Manassas, VA.
- Restoration—Depending on the amount of damage, drywall and carpeting and other items may need to be replaced.
Whatever issues you are having with mold, you can call the experts at Envirotex for all your environmental needs. We will be glad to come and take a look and explain to you in full detail what is involved during the mold removal process for your specific home in Manassas, VA.