When Is Cleaning Sufficient for Mold Removal in Denville Homes?

2/4/2022 (Permalink)

Mold infestations can spread fast. Contact SERVPRO at the first sight or smell for best results. We are standing by 24/7 for your emergency call.

SERVPRO Cleans Layers of Soiling or Inactive Mold Contamination in Denville Properties

In many cases, mold remediation in Denville properties requires elaborate procedures as well as cleaning. For instance, removing materials like drywall and insulation is usually necessary since the contamination is deeply embedded. However, if the contamination is inactive, with only residues on the surfaces, cleaning is enough.

The causes of the infestation influence the choice of a mold removal method in Denville homes. While many infestations have persistent underlying moisture issues such as pipe leaks or condensation, others result from isolated moisture spikes such as flooding. Before deciding whether cleaning is sufficient, our SERVPRO technicians inspect the property to determine the moisture sources.

Such evaluation may require unique equipment like:

• Thermo-hygrometers to check humidity levels
• Thermal cameras to inspect concealed areas
• Moisture meters for wetness in materials

After establishing that cleaning is sufficient for tackling the mold, the next challenge is to do it correctly. Cleaning should address several issues for the exercise to be deemed successful.

The necessary standards mold cleaning should meet are:

• Limited or no debris spread
• Should leave materials dry
• Must remove the soils, stains, and smells from mold

Meeting these standards is only possible if one is well prepared for the cleaning. When SERVPRO is called to deliver cleaning services, we prepare different resources, including vacuum cleaners to lift loose debris from surfaces before embarking on other cleaning procedures, thus ensuring no unnecessary spreading of moldy materials.

Cleaning stubborn soils and stains requires more power, unlike removing light residues from surfaces. A method like damp wiping with detergent solutions is necessary for cleaning mold soils growing in layers. Our SERVPRO technicians choose detergents with antimicrobial properties. Drying resources are also essential to remove any moisture originally there or deposited during cleaning. Our technicians use dehumidifiers with low airflow. 

SERVPRO of North Morris County ensures mold removal procedures are appropriate for the contamination in your property. Call us at (973) 983-5657. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.