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6/9/2016 (Permalink)

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St. Charles Home Care: What is the Difference Between Mold Remediation and Mold Removal?

At a first glance, mold removal and mold remediation may seem like the same service. However, they are very different. Generally speaking, companies that offer “mold removal” do just that−remove visible mold infested areas. Mold remediation services are more extensive and thorough, and in the long run, will save you money. Read on to learn the winning difference of mold remediation over mold removal.

Using advanced technology, St. Charles SERVPRO detects mold infestations and the water source that is feeding the infestation. Mold spores are opportunists, and if the water source is not found and corrected, the mold is sure to return.

Because mold can spread quickly throughout the home, additional measures must be taken to prevent this from happening. Mold remediation services from Geneva SERVPRO include containing the mold with barriers and negative air pressure to ensure that mold spores do not spread to other areas while the clean up is in process. Air scrubbers may also be used to filter the air of excess mold spores.

Carpeting, drywall, and large household items that are permanently damaged by mold need to be disposed of correctly and in a manner approved by the city. Mold remediation services include the disposal of large mold and water damaged items.

While mold removal services stop when all visible signs of mold are taken out of the house, mold remediation services work to restore your home. Using powerful antifungal and disinfectant cleansers, Geneva SERVPRO effectively gets rid of remaining fungal colonies. Household items such as couches and area rugs may be taken to a secondary treatment facility where they can be cleaned in a controlled environment.

Mold damaged areas in the home might need to be rebuilt. Remediation services save you the trouble of finding a trusted contractor by offering commonly needed home restoration services. St. Charles SERVPRO can repair and install carpeting, tiled flooring, and drywall among many other home repair needs as part of the remediation process.

SERVPRO of Geneva also prides itself in restoring some of the toughest cases of mold damage to household and personal items. Musty odors and mold-stained items can be restored to their original state with SERVPRO’s mold remediation service.

Out of sight, out of mind can be true for some things in life, but not for mold. Correcting mold damage to your home takes more than just removing the “visible signs of mold”; it takes remediation. SERVPRO has been the leader in home restoration and mold remediation for over 40 years, and we proudly invite you to compare St. Charles mold remediation services to mold removal.