SERVPRO Takes Care of Your Oviedo Mold

1/13/2022 (Permalink)

Call your Orlando professionals at SERVPRO if you have water damage or mold.

When you encounter mold growth in your home, there is no question it can be extremely problematic. It also can severely damage the resale value of your home. Luckily, there is a remediation process that can remove the mold for good. If you live in the Oviedo, FL area and are experiencing this, here are some essential steps to follow:

Thoroughly Locate All of It.

There is no point at all in removing just part of the spores in your home. If you miss even just a small amount, it will simply grow back and spread. This is why you need to check for it in every room in your house. They can grow in air conditioning ducts, under carpets, and even above ceiling tiles and above walls. Pay close attention to musty-smelling areas of your home as well. 

Get Your Supplies Together.

For the next step, it's essential to get all of your cleaning supplies together. Some individuals prefer bleach, but we recommend using a solution designed explicitly for fungus removal, such as Foster 40-80. Make sure to use sheets of heavy plastic and tape to seal the work area off. You will also need a face mask, gloves, a spray bottle, a scrub brush, and a rag. If the damage is extensive enough, you might also need to consider purchasing materials for installing a new wall, such as drywall supplies. 

Thoroughly Prepare the Work Area.

The keyword here is sealing because spores can quickly spread to undamaged parts of your home and cause the same problem all over again in another area. Utilize a lot of heavy plastic and duct tape, including taping them over any air conditioning units. 

Set Up a Negative Pressure Area in the Cleaning Area.

A negative pressure system will cause air to flow into an area but not out of the area. This is a good way to prevent spores from spreading, especially if there is a large amount of growth to deal with. One of the best ways to do this would be with a shop-vac. Tape the shop-vac with intake and exhaust hoses and extend the hose out the window. Duct tape will need to be used to seal an appropriate hole around the window. 

Consider Enlisting the Aid of an Oviedo, FL, Professional.

Many Florida professionals are located in the Oviedo, Winter Springs, and Orlando areas that specialize in combating this problem. Winter Springs and Orlando, in particular, have talented professionals who know how to stop microbial growth from occurring in a home. They deal with microbial growth daily, and they know that unless you are very versatile, you cannot deal with fungus or mildew on your own. An environmental hygienist can help you eliminate all of the mildew and other disgusting growth in your home. A Florida environmental hygienist is fully trained in all of these areas, so your best bet is to go with them. Call SERVPRO of Oviedo / Winter Springs East today (407) 985-3200.