Mold clean up process

7/19/2022 (Permalink)

Our team will ensure to develop the right plan according to your necessity.

* Repair or hold the water problem; this will help prevent new mold spores from growing.

* Close all doors and windows between the contaminated area and other household rooms. Also, cover all doorways and any other openings with polyethylene sheeting. Seal all sheeting seams with duct tape and slip openings in the sheeting to enter the contaminated area.

* Remove all wet and mold-damaged materials. Check with your SERVPRO supervisor and reference Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) documents on mold remediation if you're unsure which materials to remove.

* Discard all wet and moldy materials in plastic bags at least six mils thick, double-bag the materials, and tie the bags closed. They can be disposed of as regular trash once the outside of the bags is wiped with a damp cloth and detergent solution before leaving the contamination area.

* Clean the affected area and egress. HEPA vacuum and clean all surfaces with a wet cloth, mop, and detergent solution. 

* Visibility test. All areas should be visibly free of contamination and debris — no dust and dirt mean no mold.

* Dry. Cleaned materials must get dried to allow leftover moisture to evaporate. We use fans, dehumidifiers, or raise the indoor air temperature to speed up the drying process.

* Replace. All materials that were moved should be replaced or repaired.

Reference the remediation plan during the actual remediation to ensure it's being followed. For example, the warranty supervisor should update the plan if additional mold is discovered during the clean-up.