Mould is a small fungus that generally grows in damp places. Its presence can increase the rate at which natural materials biodegrade. In houses, mould can prove to be one of the major reasons for severe destruction. If there’s a leak in-between the spaces in your walls, it won’t be long before mould starts to grow in the damp locations. Mould tends to spread very quickly unless it’s treated. Within a few months, it will start weakening the foundation of your house and causing widespread damage to your property. Some of the common types of moulds found indoors include penicillium, aspergillus, cladosporium, and alternaria.
Mould remediation is very important, not only for the longevity of your house, but also for your own well-being. Some people are sensitive to moulds. Exposure to an area covered with mould can cause nasal stiffness, irritation in the eyes, or skin irritation. Those who suffer from serious mould allergies might experience even more severe reactions. One of the biggest causes of mould growth is water leakage.
As one can imagine, it’s difficult to detect water leakages in certain spaces. Unless you are a trained professional and can measure the dampness levels within an environment, you won’t know whether mould is growing in an area. Managing a mould contamination is not as simple as it seems. There are several risks involved, and professional companies generally create a step-wise mould management process. Here’s how it works.
Highlighting the Contamination
The first step is to detect the traces of mould in the environment. Using specialised meters and tools, the service professionals will move from one room to the next and determine the areas where the mould infestation has spread. Trained personnel are able to detect mould infestations in their early stages. The mould spores will gradually begin to destroy the elements around them, but this can be prevented if you hire a remediation company. In case of a flash flood or a severe water leakage, it’s best to call in a remediation company for an inspection. If there are even the slightest traces of mould in the environment, the company will recommend an immediate treatment plan for your property.
Treating the Mould
Treating the mould infestation can take a while. Specialised equipment and paint will be needed on the scene and a treatment reagent will be used to remove the infestation. Depending upon the level of the contamination, the treatment process will vary. The HAZMAT removal technicians will work with care and sweep room after room to ensure that there are no traces of mould left behind.
Once the whole room has been thoroughly cleaned, the company will carry out a broad sweep as a final check-up to ensure that no traces of mould are left behind. Mould flourishes in crawl spaces and hard-to-reach locations. Therefore, it might not be visible to the naked eye. Rather than take a risk, why not call in a professional remediation and treatment company for an inspection? They will check every room to ensure that no traces of mould are present.