Precautions To Take During Mold Remediation

4/12/2022 (Permalink)

Mold damage in Elburn, IL.

How To Keep Your Employees and Building Safe During Mold Removal

Finding black mold in your building can be stressful, and you may be concerned about how to keep your employees and building safe during the mold removal process. Taking these precautions can help.

Prepare for Remediation
Before the mold remediation service arrives, there are things you can do to prevent further mold growth, minimize damage and keep everyone safe:

• Clean up water and dry the area
  
• Remove any items touched by mold or water
  
• Open windows and doors
  
• Clear the work area for technicians
  
• Remove people and animals from the area if instructed by a technician
  
  

Understand the Remediation Process

While every mold remediation service in Elburn, IL, may have slight differences in procedures, the mold removal process is generally the same. Understanding what to expect can help you prepare and take proper precautions.
The technicians will first bring necessary equipment into the building and set up protective materials, such as plastic sheets, to prevent any further damage. They will then put on protective equipment before coming into contact with mold or water. While not all mold or liquids are hazardous to touch, they will usually take precautions if the area is contaminated, just to be safe. You and anyone else in the building should take these same precautions and avoid contact with potentially contaminated materials.
After drying any moisture, they will spray a disinfectant over the area that kills spores and prevents mold growth. They may have to return the following day to spray an encapsulant on the area, which further contains the mold, preventing further growth or damage.

Repair Structural Damage

Mold can damage building materials, such as wood, and cause structural damage to the building. The mold remediation service should check for any signs of damage. Any problem areas should be repaired as quickly as possible to ensure that the building is safe and structurally sound.
Knowing what to do before remediation, understanding the mold removal process and promptly repairing structural damage can protect your employees and building if you discover mold growth.