Engineering Controls for Effective Mold Removal in St. Petersburg

9/22/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is always available to remediate mold damage in St. Petersburg homes and commercial sites.

SERVPRO® Mold Cleanup Safeguards St. Petersburg Homes

The unwanted ingress of water in St. Petersburg buildings can lead to mold damage. Mold needs three key elements to grow: moisture, organic material, such as drywall or wood, and warmth. Conditions, especially in hidden or poorly ventilated areas like attics, basements, or wall cavities, provide an ideal breeding ground for mold, allowing it to take hold and multiply rapidly. This potentially leads to content and structural damage.

Regular inspections and moisture control are the first steps in a successful mold removal process in St. Petersburg homes. Without addressing the underlying moisture problem, mold will likely to reappear even after eliminating the visible microbial growth. SERVPRO crews have the knowledge and tools to remove microbial growth effectively. We use specialized methods to clean and disinfect affected materials safely. Depending on how severe the microbial infestation is, we may employ approaches such as HEPA vacuuming, damp wiping, or blast cleaning with different media to remove mold from various surfaces.

Mold growth often manifests through various signs

• Musty odor
• Visible discoloration or stains on ceilings, walls, or other surfaces
• Peeling or bubbling wallpaper or paint

Critical Steps to Remediation

Mold removal involves scraping off visible mold growth and cleaning the affected surfaces. It may also include physically removing mold-contaminated materials, such as heavily contaminated drywall or insulation that cannot be salvaged. If not done correctly, this can spread mold residues to the unaffected areas in your home.

Engineering controls used during the mold removal

• Building containment barriers
• Sealing HVAC vents to prevent contamination of the duct system
• Establishing negative air pressure
• Air filtration to remove suspended particles

SERVPRO crews follow proper protocols for containment and disposal to prevent the further spread of mold fragments. Containment barriers include plastic sheeting, where the barriers are correctly sealed and might consist of zippers or airlock systems for entry and exit. We also establish decontamination rooms facilitating entry and exit with no cross-contamination. They also help when decontaminating materials and equipment.

SERVPRO of NE St. Petersburg employs effective mold removal techniques. Call us at (727) 522-0000. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.