Mold and Mildew Treatment

If you recently had some water damage or members of your household are sick and cannot seem to kick it, then you may have a mold or mildew problem. This is something that you will want to get fixed as soon as possible. Mold and mildew are different, but they are both harmful. As soon as you suspect it, hire a professional to clean out the mold.

The Difference Between Mold and Mildew

Mildew is a type of mold. It does not burrow like other mold types do; you will usually find it on surface areas. Mold and mildew are both harmful and should be removed immediately. Mildew is a little easier to clean as you can clean it with household products usually. 

However, mold cannot be cleaned with household products. If you do not know the difference between mold and mildew, then you should not take a chance. If there is a chance the growth is mold and not mildew, your cleaning efforts will fail and those who are sick in your household will not get better. 

The Mold and Mildew Removal Process

When you hire a professional to remove the mold and mildew in your home, they will need to suit up before they start doing anything for their protection. After this, they will need to locate the mold growth and clear out the area if you have not done so yet. 

You will need to throw away some items in your home for your health and safety, such as wood, carpet, and clothing. These items are easily damaged by mold growth because of their porous materials. These things cannot be cleaned thoroughly enough to keep them. This means if the carpet in a room was damaged, all of the carpet would need to be removed. 

All materials and items affected by the mold need to be put in thick, airtight bags to prevent further contamination. Disposing of these mold items will depend on local laws. They may be able to go to a regular landfill, but sometimes they may need to go to the landfill for hazardous waste. 

If the mold is inside your walls, then the professionals may need to tear down the drywall or make a hole to get to the mold growth. After all the mold is located and all affected items have been removed, the professionals will spray down the mold areas with chemicals.

Once the chemicals are sprayed onto the affected areas, the professionals will get to work cleaning up any mold remaining in your home. After all the mold has been removed and cleaned up, the affected area will need to be sealed and repainted with a type of paint that is resistant to mold and mildew growth. 

After all of the mold and mildew are removed from your home, you should fix the reason the mold grew in the first place. Mold commonly grows when an area is moist and humid. If you are having problems with water getting where it should not be, you will want to have a professional waterproof the areas the mold was growing. 

If you think that your home is affected by mold growth, then contact us at Central Penn Waterproofing today. Removing mold and mildew from the home is extremely important and should be done as soon as possible.

If you hire us to remove your mold and mildew, we can even waterproof the area that was affected so that you do not have to deal with mold and mildew again. Get in touch with the experts today to care for your home and loved ones.