What to do first to combat mold
We only want the best outcome for your mold problem. It truly is a race against time. The longer mold spores have to occupy and reproduce in a home, the more damage done, and the harder the problem is to eradicate.
Many homeowners will first try to solve the problem themselves only to find they are ill equipped for the chore, and lack the knowledge and training required for a successful remediation effort. Most homeowners don’t understand the need for containment and the right chemicals. The fumes produced during an ill advised homeowner remediation can be as unhealthy as the mold problem they are attempting to remedy.
The following set of steps is provided in a specific order. If you follow them in this order, you will minimize the effects of the disaster. There is a specific reason for each step and a reason for the order in which they are executed. Again, we only want the best outcome for your mold problem.
- Call us: 888.869.9395
- Control underlying moisture problem
- Disconnect (SAFELY) all power to the affected area.
- Turn on your air conditioning
- Establish a triage area away from contamination, but where cross contamination will be controlled
- Remove valuables from affected area (let us know where they are so we can clean them thoroughly to reduce risk of re-contamination)
- Remove books and other printed items to a triage area for later determination
- Remove rugs (leave the carpets to us) to triage area
- Punch holes in ceiling tiles and drain into plastic containers
- Remove clothing and other fabrics to triage area
- Remove as much water as possible by mopping and blotting (do not try to use a household vacuum)
- Remove furniture to triage area
- Call your insurance agent