Considering Mold Remediation in Salina, KS

When you start to suspect that your building has a mold problem, it can be shocking. How mold works, what it does to your home, and the process of getting rid of it can all be confusing to learn about as a new homeowner or property manager. There’s a lot of technical jargon and misleading information on the internet. And you may be wondering if getting rid of the mold can be a DIY job.

Can Removing Mold Be a DIY Job?

Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. There are a lot of factors involved in how mold sprouts, grows and regrows. It’s nothing at all like scrubbing a stain away because chances are that it will keep coming back. Molds are a natural part of our ecosystem, you simply cannot get rid of all of them. Even in buildings without mold issues, mold spores can be found in all of their indoor and outdoor areas. For that reason, removing a mold infestation as a DIY job will often come up short. Before long, you might just end up right back where you started.

So if it’s impossible to completely remove mold, then how do we solve your mold problem? While removal of the spouted mold is awfully important, there are several additional priorities to address before the job is done. Tackling the source of your infestation with a thorough plan of action aims to create a long-term infestation-free environment.

The key to success is controlling the growth of new mold and the regrowth of old mold. That is where mold remediation comes in.

Understanding Mold Remediation

Mold remediation is the term used to describe all the processes involved in uprooting a mold infestation and returning your building to a safe state. Mold removal is just one step of the mold remediation process. While mold can never be fully removed from any environment, mold remediation seeks to return the amount of mold and number of mold spores down to safe and acceptable levels.

As mold comes in many different variations, mold remediation as a procedure is unique to each mold situation. Generally, mold remediation will include the following processes:

• Mold inspection and assessment. Careful inspection of a mold infestation is the first step. Through several different techniques, from thermal imaging to air quality and surface testing, we map out the situation as thoroughly as we can before forming a plan of action. Once we have an assessment, we can move on to the next step.
• Containment: As mold grows, it releases spores that latch onto surrounding building materials. These spores eat through the materials and create more mold. As these spores start to increase in number and linger, attempting any sort of mold removal might end up helping the mold to spread. That’s why strictly isolating the infected area is so important to any successful mold remediation attempt.
• Cleanup and air filtration: Mold grows through exposure to moisture. Any combination of both water and organic materials can be a breeding ground for mold. The first step of clean-up is removing all excess water from the isolated area. Leaking plumbing systems should be fixed. Compromised build materials should be replaced. Poorly ventilated areas should be made free of debris and obstructions. Every environmental factor is important for a successful remediation process.
• Disposal or removal: Removal of all materials that can trigger mold regrowth will need to be removed. Any porous material that holds water is susceptible to mold regrowth.
• Disinfect: We round out the mold remediation process with a complete cleaning and disinfecting of any mold-infested items. It is then followed by a thorough disinfecting of all affected items such as walls, floors, furniture, carpets, etc.
• Preventative Recommendations: The mold remediation process ends with the recommendation of preventative measures. These measures could be waterproofing basements or crawl spaces, replacing bathroom tile, installing a dehumidification system, or anything in between. The suggestions strive to minimize any chance of new mold growth appearing in a different part of the building.

How Long Should Mold Remediation Take?

While mold remediation is a thorough process that leaves no stone unturned, it’s understandable that you may not want your daily routine disrupted. Luckily, the whole thing takes just a few days on average. Of course, each situation is unique, and some buildings may take longer depending on the space and amount of mold in need of remediation. But during the mold inspection phase, the scope of work should provide a fairly accurate time estimation.

Our highly trained crew of mold testing technicians has experience working in countless moldy buildings throughout the Salina area. We have a great track record of delivering successful remediation and returning mold-free conditions. We work hard to provide the best quality mold removal services possible because we know the consequences of doing the job poorly are disruptive to your health and damaging to your property. Additionally, we have different mold services to tackle every mold problems in your home including mold assessment, dehumidification, mold inspection, and mold testing services in Salina and throughout the North-Central area of Kansas.

We have 24/7 emergency availability by phone at 888-609-9670.

When our clients trust us with their homes, businesses, and mold needs — we strive to deliver the best results possible.