Mold Remediation – The Basics
Mold remediation is the process of removing contaminated material and addressing the high spore count. The process includes air filtration and isolation of non-contaminated areas to prevent cross-contamination. It starts with an inspection to determine the level of contamination. Then the mold removal professionals clean all non-porous surfaces. Any contaminated materials are removed and bagged for disposal. Inspection When a property is reported as having mold, an inspector will visit the site and perform a visual inspection. He or she will also take photos to document the area of concern. Moisture meters and infrared cameras may be used to locate moisture in hard-to-reach areas. Air samples may be taken to measure the number of spores in the air and to compare indoor spore counts with outdoor spore counts. A professional mould inspector is trained to follow subtle clues to locate mold. He or she can often find mold in places that a homeowner would never suspect, such as behind a...