Prevent Mold After Water Damage

Whenever your home is flooded with water in any way, your primary concern should be to prevent mold after the water damage. Water from a flood or leak can cause severe household damage. It can ruin prized possessions, damage structural components (walls, floors, etc.) and much, much more. Even worse is the fact that all that added moisture can create the perfect breeding ground for mold — a nasty, disgusting fungus that can permanently ruin carpets, floors, furniture and threaten your family's health.

Once your home becomes affected by mold, you will inevitably need the services of a professional mold remediation company like Water Mold Fire Restoration. You might be able to remove some of it, but there’s just no way you’ll be able to adequately discover, expose, and treat everything affected. We’re talking about mold possibly inside your walls, mold on your carpets, and the mold under hardwood or vinyl flooring.

Remove Any Unaffected Items

Remove all dry, unaffected items from the areas that are contaminated by mold. Take no risks. Mold will spread quickly. If an item or piece of furniture hasn’t been affected, remove it from the areas of contamination.

Eliminate the Moisture or Water

Mold, like any other living creature requires water to survive and thrive. By eliminating any source of water you will have denied the mold one of the things it requires. Removing the water or moisture can be easier said than done, that's why you need qualified professional help. It's more than fixing a slow drip or mopping up after a pipe break. There could be "trapped" moisture that you can't see, under flooring, behind baseboards, or inside wall cavities. Water restoration companies are able to detect this trapped and hidden moisture.

Make Sure Everything Is Dry

Getting rid of water is crucial, but so is drying the affected areas. The goal is to get large volumes of airflow throughout the area. In addition, you need to have an industrial-grade dehumidifier running to evaporate any remaining moisture. This moisture evaporation doesn't happen over night. It will usually take 3-4 days of non- stop dehumidification.

DIY Disinfectants vs. Professional Products

If you are attempting to remove the mold yourself these household disinfectants may work well for you:

• Borax
• Vinegar
• Ammonia
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Detergent
• Baking Soda
• Tea Tree Oil (expensive)
• Grapefruit Seed Extract (expensive)

Using these products MAY work for you if you have removed as much mold as possible before attempting to finish up the job. But what if you missed something? A certified mold remediation company like Water Mold Fire Restoration will use products proven to eliminate mold and mold spores; products that are unavailable to the general public. We guarantee our results.

Seek Out A Professional

Like we said from the beginning, you will eventually need to reach out to a professional restoration entity. Water Mold Fire Restoration specialists possess the tools to do mold identification and removal. We understand the risks associated with mold remediation and can accomplish the job safely, putting no one’s health at risk. Breathing in just a few mold spores can lead to serious health problems. Mold removal should always be left to professionals! Call us at 800-905-0277 or email us at help@watermoldfire.net.