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The 5 Steps to Mold Remediation
1/7/2020 (Permalink)
Mold remediation in Miami, FL
Consider the Five Steps in the Mold Remediation Process
Many commercial property owners are surprised to find out that mold removal in Miami, FL, can take between three to seven business days, depending on the level of damage and infestation. However, when thinking about that timeline, you must consider the five steps in the mold remediation process.
- Repair cause
- Seal affected area
- Suppress dust and remove materials
- Clean the space
- Test and restore the area
Repair Cause
A significant amount of time can go into merely repairing the cause of the mold growth. For example, while a small roof leak may be easy to fix, a broken pipe within a wall cavity will be significantly more challenging and time-consuming.
Seal Affected Area
Next, the remediation crew will need to seal off the affected area, especially if dealing with black mold or other toxic varieties. While containment may not sound too involved, the team will have to ensure the space is completely sealed to minimize the risk of spreading mold.
Suppress Dust and Remove Materials
Next, to ensure that mold spores remain with the rest of the contamination, the crew will need to wet down the space to suppress the spread of dust while performing the mold removal and discarding of materials. The removal of materials is likely the longest part of the process, next to rebuilding the area.
Clean the Space
Once all contaminants have been removed, the specialists will probably take the better part of a day cleaning the space. They will use commercial cleaners and specialty equipment to scrub the hard surfaces, ensuring that every non-porous area is clean.
Test and Restore the Area
Last, before restoring your building, the company will test the air and surfaces once more to ensure they got every part of the infestation out. If the tests come back clean, then they will begin the restoration process. However, if the tests result still indicate mold, then the crew will perform the cleaning and scrubbing of the area again.
It is difficult to pin down a specific timeline for mold removal. However, three to seven days seems reasonable, especially considering the removal process.