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Mold remediation helps residents stay safe by identifying large-scalemold within the homeand eradicating or encapsulating it.
Keep reading to learn more about how to get rid of mold with mold remediation or removal.
What Is Mold Remediation?
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Mold remediation reduces mold and mold removal cleans and treats the area to prevent it from spreading.
The remediation process gets mold levels back to a normal, natural state.
Mold remediation costs $10 and $25 per square foot.
Results are usually e-mailed back to you within a few days of receipt.
After the cleaning and disinfecting, the technicians apply biocide/fungicide/moldicide solutions.
Fix the Mold Source
The next step is where the technicians address any moisture or humidity concerns.
If the fix is easy, the mold remediation company may take on the repair by itself.
For more involved repairs, the company may hire a sub-contractor or recommend one for the homeowner.
The source or cause of the mold should be fixedbefore paintingor caulking.
Encapsulating wet active mold sources is not an approved method.
A certified mold remediation contractor should do the work rather than a general contractor.
Mold remediation companies are trained to handle widespread and hazardous mold.
Mold remediation can treat the area and prevent it from spreading to other spaces in the home.
Remnants of dead mold may remain, and this should be encapsulated with paint.
Remaining in the home during mold remediation is dependent upon the throw in and severity of the mold.
Black moldshould be cleaned by a professional.
Some types of mold are highly toxic and pose health problems if not treated correctly.
Mold can appear dark, patchy, or fuzzy.
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