There are several different techniques for mold removal. The best technique for your mold issues will depend largely on where the mold is growing in your Virginia Beach, VA home.
Scrubbing Non-porous Surfaces
Mold removal for surfaces such as tubs, sinks, toilets, metal, glass, and tile may be scrubbed with an antimicrobial cleaner that is available in most home improvement stores. This type of cleaner may also be used on concrete and brick surfaces, as well, but may be more difficult to clean. This type of cleaner will not work on porous surfaces such as drywall or carpet. Always wear a face mask and gloves for mold removal when using an antimicrobial cleaner. Follow the directions on the label carefully.
Removing and Replacing Porous Materials
Drywall, insulation ceiling tiles and carpets are porous materials. Other soft materials such as couch cushions and mattresses are most likely impossible to thoroughly clean. Once you remove the mold from these particular materials, microscopic mold spores can remain in the pores of these materials causing mold to regrow over the materials.
These materials must be removed and replaced to make sure mold spores don’t spread to other parts of the Virginia Beach, VA home which can expose your family to mold spores and cause health issues. Precautions must be taken by wearing safety gear such as gloves, disposable coveralls and facial masks. Heavy plastic sheeting should be used to section off work areas to keep mold spores from drifting into other areas of the Virginia Beach, VA home.
Moldy materials need to be sealed in heavy plastic bags before removing from the Virginia Beach, VA home. A HEPA filter vacuum should be used to clean up dust and small debris that can be left behind when removing drywall materials.
Wood is another porous material that should be removed if at all possible. Sometimes this isn’t possible. In that case, a mold removal professional sometimes will sand the wood to remove the mold.
Mold removal professionals in Virginia Beach, VA may also use a sealant that resembles paint to seal in the mold so it will not continue to grow. This is called encapsulation.
Homes in Virginia Beach, VA that are dealing with mold issues should call someone like Envirotex who has been in business since 2000. Envirotex has the experience to deal with environmental problems that include mold removal and testing, lead paint testing and remediation, and asbestos testing and remediation. Don’t take a chance with your family’s health; call (757) 918-0639 for all your environmental issues.