“What can I do before your mold remediation techs arrive? And just what are you going to do when you get here, anyway?” At Scope Environmental, we’ve heard some version of those questions many times. For years, we’ve provided professional mold remediation in Agoura Hills and the surrounding area for property owners just like you. Your property and situation are unique, yet there are steps you can take to prepare as well as ways we can help.
How You Can Prepare for Mold Remediation
At Scope Environmental, we understand that having work done in your home can be a stressful and disruptive experience, to say the least. Only ever take any of the below steps to the extent that you can safely. If you are unable to do so, don’t worry about it. After all, mold remediation is our job, what you have hired us to do.
If you can do something about leaks or the like, do so. Whether it’s a leak in your roof, a burst pipe, or condensation buildup, the more you can do to stop moisture sources that could lead to mold, the better. This is true after we complete the mold remediation process as well.
You’ll want to make sure the mold remediation team has easy access to the affected area. This may involve removing cars from the driveway or garage and clearing any obstacles that might block the crew’s path from the outside of your home to the area where the mold is located.
Mold remediation can be loud and disruptive, and it’s not safe for pets to be wandering around the work zone. It’s best to keep pets in a separate room or outside (if the crew isn’t working in the yard). This ensures their safety and prevents them from getting in the way of the workers.
Doing this allows them to work more efficiently and minimizes any additional disruptions to your day.
How The Mold Remediation Process Could Go
When we arrive, we’ll most likely park our truck as close to your home as possible. This allows them to easily transport equipment and supplies in and out. More often than not, our first task is to lay down some kind of sheeting to protect your floors and create a path from the entrance of your home to the mold-affected area.
Every mold situation is unique. Your property, your mold, your challenges, and your opportunities will differ from any other property. Below are some of the more common ways that we may remediate your mold.
One of the earlier tasks is to isolate the contaminated area from the rest of your property. This could be done by sealing windows, doors, and other openings. The seams of the sheeting are then secured to prevent mold spores from spreading to unaffected areas.
To further prevent the spread of mold, the crew will trap airborne spores, reducing the chances that they will travel to other parts of your home. Should there be affected surfaces, we may use a vacuum to remove mold from the affected surfaces.
Non-porous surfaces that can’t be removed could be scrubbed thoroughly with a damp cloth soaked in a detergent solution. This ensures that any remaining mold is eliminated from these surfaces.
After the mold has been removed from an area, we may disinfect it to kill any remaining spores. The remediation team may also apply an encapsulant, which is a special type of paint that seals any mold spores that may remain. This acts as an added layer of protection, preventing future mold growth. The encapsulant is often sprayed well beyond the immediate mold-affected area, especially in places like attics, to prevent recurrence.
Materials that have been contaminated by mold are removed and placed in sealed plastic bags for safe disposal. This reduces the risk of mold spores being released back into the air.
After the area has been cleaned and treated, all surfaces are allowed to dry completely. If necessary, dehumidifiers, fans, or heaters are used to speed up the drying process, ensuring that no moisture is left behind.
Once the mold removal process is complete, we clean the air inside your home. This way, we can filter the air, removing mold spores and other particles to ensure that the air you breathe is free of contaminants. The air is also refreshed with an air exchange system that replaces the old, moldy air with clean, fresh air from outside.
Mold Remediation in Agoura Hills and More
At Scope Environmental, we are committed to making the mold remediation process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Your remediation may not be like what’s mentioned above, but, your remediation will be done in such a way as to best help you and your property. To see how we can help, reach out to us through our site or call.
