Everyday Materials That Mold Thrives on in Your Home in Bronzeville?

9/30/2024 (Permalink)

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Our local team in Hyde Park/E. Bridgeport/Bronzeville is a trusted leader in mold damage remediation services. Mold is a persistent and potentially harmful intruder in many homes. It thrives in areas where moisture and organic materials are present. Understanding what mold feeds on is essential in preventing and controlling its growth.

Mold primarily feeds on organic materials, which are abundant in most homes. These materials include wood, paper, fabric, and even dust. Drywall, insulation, carpets, and upholstery are common targets for mold, especially when they become damp due to leaks, flooding, or high humidity levels.

Even seemingly innocuous items like books, cardboard boxes, and clothing can become food sources for mold if they are stored in moist environments. This is why basements, attics, and bathrooms are often hotspots for mold outbreaks.

Preventing mold growth involves controlling moisture levels and keeping organic materials dry. Key strategies in mold prevention include regularly inspecting areas prone to moisture, using dehumidifiers, and ensuring proper ventilation. By understanding what mold feeds on, you can proactively protect your home from this unwelcome guest.

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Keep A Look Out For Mold Growing In Your Chicago Home This Winter

2/12/2019 (Permalink)

Call us at (312) 509-5000 when you find mold damage in your home.

Mold Damage Can Happen Over The Winter In Chicago

Cold weather might seem to stop microbes in a Chicago home, or at least slow it down significantly. However, microbes only need moisture to survive, meaning winter can become a time of high activity for these microorganisms. Because disasters happen all year long, SERVPRO is always here to help resolve such situations and bring your home's condition back to normal.

Homeowners understand that mold damage in Chicago can happen anywhere inside but often do not expect it to occur in large areas before Spring. However, mold and mildew can remain active in your home wherever moisture congregates. Microbes require shelter from strong wind currents and direct sunlight more than they need warmth. Because of their ability to survive in cold conditions, you might find patches of mold inside your bathroom, your attic, the basement or crawlspaces, behind appliances in the kitchen - in fact, almost anywhere inside your home.

Part of the reason why mold grows easily is that of the need to add moisture to the dry winter air to make things more comfortable for you and your family. Colds and flu can make this need for added moisture in the air even greater. However, this moisture also helps microbes thrive.

We can help your family establish healthier moisture levels inside your home that provide adequate comfort for you while keeping mold from growing out of control. Microbes always exist in any location, just because of their prolific populations across the world, but controlling your home's interior environment keeps their growth to a minimum, or even at a standstill.

Once mold damage harms walls or other materials in your home, we can remove these inside a negative pressure chamber specially made for this purpose and then clean up the area. Afterward, we can bring in replacement items for the restoration stage of mold damage remediation. Preventing damage from microbes is much simpler and cost-effective than dealing with the loss after it occurs.

SERVPRO of Hyde Park / E. Bridgeport / Bronzeville also serves those in Oakland and Douglas, as well as around Hyde Park. Call us at (312) 509-5000 when you find mold damage in your home.

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Do You Know The Effects of Residential Mold Damage?

12/28/2018 (Permalink)

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Understanding Effects of Mold Damage in Chicago Helps in Remediation

Mold growth is a common problem, and if left unchecked, it can cause severe damage that costs much money to fix. Such infestations also diminish property value if you intend to sell the property. We offer professional remediation services to help you deal with the problem that affects your property “Like it never even happened.”

There are several outcomes of mold damage in Chicago. The most obvious is musty odor and staining of surfaces which appears as dark or white patches on surfaces. Taking immediate remediation steps makes it easier to get rid of these minor problems. If the infestation is left unchecked, it eats into organic materials in search of food to fuel its growth damaging them structurally. The only way to fix such cases is replacing the affected material. Mold also leads to deterioration of finishes such as paint on surfaces necessitating refinishing after removing the infestation. Our SERVPRO technicians inspect the affected area to establish the level of damage before choosing a remedy.

Most cases of mold infestation are easily fixed through cleaning the surfaces thoroughly. Since mold is fueled by moisture, cleaning methods like bleach application that involve the use of water are not sufficient. Our SERVPRO technicians HEPA vacuum affected areas to get rid of loose mold debris. We also use soda blasting which blows Sodium bicarbonate particles over infested surfaces at speeds exceeding 600 miles per hour. Such blasting loosens debris without damaging the surface. Another way to clean affected areas is damp wiping with a professional cleaning agent.

Mold problems reoccur easily if the if you fail to dry the structure after the remediation exercise. Unless a case involves flooding, drying alone is not enough. Our SERVPRO technicians identify the moisture source first then use various approaches to dry the structure. Air movers and dehumidifiers help us dry rooms within the structure. For concealed spaces such as wall cavities, we use specialized equipment like the injectidry system.

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Dealing with mold can be a nightmare if you are not sure which steps to take. Call SERVPRO of Hyde Park / E. Bridgeport/Bronzeville at (312) 509-5000 to assist you. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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SERVPRO Has the Solutions for Mold Remediation for Your Chicago Property

9/27/2018 (Permalink)

Easy, Don't Want Mold in Your Chicago Property--Call the Technicians from SERVPRO

What to Do When You Find Mold in Your Chicago Home

Taking care of your Chicago home can feel like a full-time job at some points in your life. When the situation you face leads to persistent moisture concerns in areas like your crawlspace, basement, or cellar areas, things could be even more challenging to keep in check. Moisture can allow for damages that exceed the abilities of even the handiest of homeowners, requiring professional restoration and remediation work to resolve.

Fungal growth can allow for mold damages throughout areas of your Chicago home. The more widespread these colonies can become, the more destructive and hazardous they become as well. Identifying them might be as fundamental as noticing a musty odor through specific areas of your home that cannot get identified, or laying eyes on an active colony in affected areas. Whatever led you to the discovery, it is critical to take care of the situation as quickly as possible.

One of the first things that you should do when you encounter mold growth in your home is to devise a way to keep your family and pets away from the growth. Exposure to the colonies has gotten linked with several potential health effects, and prolonged exposure can only increase the likelihood of these conditions occurring. You need to reach out to our SERVPRO emergency response team to help you assess the situation and to set up precautionary measures to limit the spread of this colony as remediation work is getting prepared to begin.

Though attacking a colony on your own may seem like a logical option, consider the truth that there are over a dozen common mold varieties that could grow in your home. Many of these require specific equipment or approaches to remove, and our SERVPRO professionals have the unique training and experience to determine what the situation needs to remove the colony entirely.

Perhaps the most important thing to remember in this situation is that the spread of the mold colony and the destruction that it can cause to structural elements of your home is not going to get better on its own. Our SERVPRO of Hyde Park / E. Bridgeport / Bronzeville technicians can help you through every step of the colony removal and restore your home to the way it used to be. Give us a call anytime at (312) 509-5000.

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Removing Mold Damage In Chicago Area Homes

8/23/2018 (Permalink)

Like fires though, the mold is a year-round problem for every house, duplex, or apartment.

Removing Mold Damage

At this time of year, Chicago homeowners are more concerned with fires from the record heat than mold growing in their attics or basements. Like fires though, the mold is a year-round problem for every house, duplex, or apartment.

Mold damage to Chicago homes can happen anywhere, from the attic, and down through the walls. SERVPRO restoration teams understand that damage is not limited to the outward appearance either. When mold grows undetected for a long enough period, it can infest the insulation everywhere.

Insulation (blown-in or rolled) compresses and loses its ability to reflect or trap heat when it becomes infested. The loss happens faster when it becomes wet, so sprays are not a good choice. Foggers can spread anti-fungal agents across the attic and down the walls, but they do not remove the physical mold colony which weighs down the insulation. To ensure a mold-free home, SERVPRO technicians remove the insulation, scrape clean the area, and use chemical agents to kill any trace of active mold growth.

For attics, our team members pull up the rolled insulation, bag it to prevent accidentally transferring mold to other parts of the property, and then remove it for disposal. For blown-in insulation, they start with a commercial vacuum to remove it to a sealed bag outside the home. In roof corners and other hard to reach areas, our teams use scrapping tools to remove the last, small amounts. After removal, for both types of insulation, technicians either spray the area or use a fogger to ensure no active, growing spores remain.

For mold in walls, the task of removal has additional steps. Team members remove the drywall or other material and then pull out the rolled insulation or vacuum out the blown-in variety. Before removal, technicians also seal off the room to prevent accidental contamination to other parts of the home. After removing the affected insulation, they spray down the open wall space to kill any active spores.

At SERVPRO of Hyde Park / E. Bridgeport / Bronzeville, our goal is to return every home affected by a mold growth to a clean, safe condition as quickly as possible. If you suspect or can see mold in your home, call us at (312) 509-5000 today to schedule a visit.

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Mold Damage Experts in Chicago Talk About Problems Related to High Relative Humidity Levels

7/8/2018 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO Technicians Quickly Investigate and Then Remediate the Mold Infestation in Your Home

Any time something gets wet inside your Chicago building, the relative humidity indoors rises. When materials get affected by moisture, they can absorb it, slowly evaporating it into the air. As the water moves from the contents or building materials inside your house, it goes into the air and raises the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere. As humidity levels inside your home rise, many problems can take place. Since microbes need the correct temperature, an organic food source, and moisture to develop, high relative humidity levels can be dangerous.
 
In some cases, if the humidity levels inside a structure stay elevated for too long the moisture in the air can cause microbial growth. When mitigating mold damage in Chicago, monitoring humidity levels is essential to determining the source of the contamination. Controlling the relative humidity levels inside a house is also vital when treating fungal growth and preventing it from spreading. In many scenarios when the source of the growth is not obvious, the fungi formed due to escalated humidity levels.
 
If abnormally high humidity levels are believed to be the cause of the microbial development, our SERVPRO technicians first determine why the relative humidity rose in the first place. Once we figure out which materials are wet causing more moisture to exist in the air, we dry them out. If the source of the elevated humidity levels is a slow water leak somewhere inside the building, we find out how to repair the slow leak.
 
Once our SERVPRO team determines how to control the humidity levels, we treat or remove the contaminated materials depending on how severe the contamination got. If the fungal growth has been deeply rooted into the item, then it gets removed in sealed plastic bags. If the contamination has only affected an object's surface, then it can be sanded and sprayed with a specialized sealant paint.
 
Once the fungi that exist on buildings materials gets removed, we then set up drying equipment to return humidity and moisture levels to preloss conditions. Air movers create air circulation that speeds up the natural evaporation process, while dehumidifiers pull moisture out of the air. If you ever notice mold developing as a result of high humidity levels, call SERVPRO of Hyde Park / E. Bridgeport / Bronzeville at (312) 509-5000 seven days a week.

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Finding Mold Damage in Your Camper or RV can Ruin Family Plans to Travel Out of Chicago

5/29/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Remediates the Mold and Improves the Indoor Air Quality of Your RV as You Slip Out of Chicago on Vacation

SERVPRO Helps Secure Your RV from Mold Growth

Springtime finds many residents of Chicago planning the final touches to their summer vacations. Owning an RV or camper helps ensure that your family enjoys a safe and familiar place, especially at night, while away from home.

When preparations for the next upcoming vacation or exciting road trip away from your Chicago home reveal mold damage inside your portable residence, a call to SERVPRO can get it remediated quickly. Holidays are essential ways for families to bond, and also provide much-needed stress-relief from demanding job duties. Both help families stay healthy and productive parts of our society. Having your temporary abode remediated instead of merely using it and hoping for the best also keep mold from hitchhiking into your home when you finish your vacation and starting mold colonies inside your primary residence.

Inside a land yacht or RV, the structures seem similar to the interior of your home, but contains less insulation, little if any drywall, and much more metal, vinyl, and plastic, especially in the decorative trim and wall paneling. These components can also become damaged by microbial colonization, as well as heavily discolored. Paneling and particle board components quickly suffer damage when exposed to moisture and develop swelling and warping in addition to any harm from mold and mildew. We can remove these materials, including any curtains, cushions or covers, paneling doors, and other items for easier replacement, if necessary. Cleaning hard surfaces can reveal stains, which we can often remove with select agents.

Short-term exposure to such infestations can cause health effects, especially when spending the night inside after a day's traveling. Stopping, starting, and driving over bumpy roads can cause spores to remain airborne constantly. SERVPRO can prevent this from happening, and the subsequent problems, including contamination of your home by spores that hijack your family's belongings after your vacation. The use of HEPA filtration systems in a few air scrubbers can generally clarify the air, leaving only to discover and eliminate the mold colonies along with the source of the moisture.

SERVPRO of Hyde Park / E. Bridgeport / Bronzeville wants to help your family enjoy your home-away-from-home as much as possible. Supporting the members of our communities in the Douglas, Kenwood, and South Shore areas are important to our employees. If mold damage poses a barrier to your family time together, let us help you by calling our 24/7 emergency service line at (312) 509-5000.

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Get Your Basics Right When You Experience Mold Damage in Chicago

3/9/2018 (Permalink)

If water-soaked materials are not dried out thoroughly, mold damage is likely to occur.

Rely on SERVPRO to Thoroughly Remediate Mold Damage on Your Property

If you fail to dry your water-soaked contents quickly enough, there are chances of mold damage taking place. Bacteria, mildew, as well as molds, cause decomposition, and it is essential to know your options as a resident of Chicago. Understanding the basics of this kind of damage is vital to prevent permanent loss and controlling such situations.

The discovery of mold damage at your Chicago building means there is water accumulation in the area. Our SERVPRO technicians help you to dry your structure and materials using specialized techniques and equipment. Improving the quality of air in such places is also one of our objectives. We start by making initial assessments before settling on the most appropriate remediation processes.

If spores are left to move around, then it means the contamination spreads to clean areas. Our SERVPRO team puts in place containment measures to prevent such outcomes. One of those measures is putting the contaminated area under negative pressure - which means air only flows into the region, without exiting. Another technique is installing containment barriers such as plastic sheeting.

Mold removal then follows, and the technique our SERVPRO team uses depends on the surface with the contamination. If the area is nonporous, we can wipe it clean using a detergent solution, but when dealing with porous surfaces, we usually remove and discard the materials. We know mold can cause health effects and during the remediation process, we wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, eye protection, and an N-95 respirator.

At this point, it is safe to set up drying equipment, such as air movers, since containment is already in place. We usually prefer dehumidifiers with minimal airflow to enhance the drying process until we achieve the allowed moisture levels. After that, we may perform deodorization to sterilize surfaces and neutralize odor-causing particles.

SERVPRO of Hyde Park / E. Bridgeport / Bronzeville is a trusted industry leader in water, storm, fire, and mold remediation. Call us at (312) 509-5000 when you need reliable services and to have every situation "Like it never even happened."  

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How to Tell if You Have Mold Damage in Your Chicago Home

1/25/2018 (Permalink)

If you can visibly see mold in your home, call SERVPRO immediately to remediate the damage before it gets out of hand.

SERVPRO’s Tips for Early Mold Detection

Getting rid of mold from your home in its early stages is vital in preventing a possible disaster. Mold can spread quickly and cause health effects. So, it is essential to seek professional help as soon as you spot the earliest signs of mold damage.

If you spot mold in your Chicago home before it becomes a significant problem, the remediation can be cheaper and easier to accomplish. Here are a few tell-tale signs that you might be having a mold problem.

A strange odor is in the air

A strange, musty odor is a hallmark of mold growth. If you experience a pungent odor in specific areas of your home such as bathrooms, or the basement or attic, chances are, it is due to mold growth. It is quite common for the growth to occur within the walls or behind the wallpaper. In such instances, the smell is often a sign of the problem before it is visually apparent.

If some parts of your home smell strange lately, give SERVPRO professionals a call. We can help look for and remedy the damage before it gets out of hand.

You can see the mold  

Spotting a few colonies in a well-lit place such as a bathroom can be quite easy. However, if the mold is growing in a dimly lit attic or basement, you might need to look a bit deeper. Make sure that you inspect your attic, bathroom and crawl spaces every so often for the signs of visible growth. If you spot it, call the experts at SERVPRO immediately.

Damp places in your home

Whether you can smell or see the mold or not, a damp place in your home is a serious red flag. If you have excessive moisture in your home, the chances of developing a mold problem become imminent. Make sure that you eliminate any leaks and dampness as soon as possible. Keep your basement, crawl spaces and attics dry and inspect for leaks in plumbing as often as you can.

Make sure you call in the experts as soon as you experience any of these issues. Remember, acting fast is the best way to get the damage under control.

Call SERVPRO of Hyde Park / E. Bridgeport / Bronzeville at (312) 509-5000 today for a free consultation.

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Mold Damaged Areas in Chicago Necessitate Professional Remediation

11/25/2017 (Permalink)

According to research, windowsills have the highest amounts of mold particles and spores.

SERVPRO Detects and Remediates Mold Damage

Microbes reside alongside us, no matter where we live or work in Chicago. They come in many different types, and mold is one of the most prolific of these microorganisms.

Chicago homeowners can protect their homes from mold damage by keeping an eye on the humidity levels in their homes. However, once mold damage begins to grow, it becomes more difficult to regain control of your home. Homeowners often find that cleaning with bleach does little to prevent reinfestation. This is because mold penetrates into the surfaces on which it is growing.

Our technicians receive training in the latest methods of mold remediation and control. Microbial growth can indicate high humidity from different sources, but our equipment can detect where those sources are located. Without them showing us where leaks, drips, missing shingles, and other sources of water exist, we would have much less ability to stop microbes from affecting your home in the future.

Microbes of all kinds can cause health effects in individuals, and mold is not an exception. Finding mold in your bathroom, garage, attic, or anywhere else in your home means it can also remain hidden in other locations. Hidden mold can send out spores that travel to other areas, only to wait for spikes in humidity that can trigger growth.

In inspections of homes across the country, researchers found that windowsills contain the highest amounts of mold, showing that mold particles and spores travel easily in the air. Air scrubbers help eliminate these living particles as we work, so they remain trapped and unable to spread. Other ways we contain microbes and keep them from traveling on air currents is with heavy plastic sheeting. It may seem simple, but the use of such materials remains highly effective.

SERVPRO of Hyde Park / E. Bridgeport / Bronzeville can restore microbial activity to normal levels through mold damage remediation. When you find mold damage in your home, call us at (312) 509-5000. We offer 24-hour services that can make a huge difference in your home.

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How do Mold Spores Travel and Cause Mold Damage in Chicago?

9/10/2017 (Permalink)

Mold can lurk in your home for a long time without being detected. Once you smell or see mold, it's definitely time to call SERVPRO.

SERVPRO Technicians Have Studied Mold Movement and Spread to Better Remediate a Mold Infestation in Your Home

Mold damage is a problem that could affect any homeowner. Mold is a naturally occurring fungus (like a mushroom only much smaller) that is present in many natural environments, not just in Chicago. As strange as it seems to say, the mold is around us most of the time. However, as any homeowner who has dealt with mold knows, fungal growth in the home is a serious problem. Growth appears green, black, or sometimes brown or gray and as well as looking unsightly it might cause an unpleasant musty smell or even health effects.
 
It is evident that it is important to deal with mold damage in Chicago as quickly as possible before it gets even worse. Something SERPVRO customers often ask about is how the mold spores travel and set up new colonies in a house.
 
Mold spores are too tiny to be seen by the naked eye. There might be mold spores in the air in almost any location. However, when they find a place where there is both moisture and a natural food source, the spores can feed and grow into mold colonies.
 
A mold colony releases more spores, which can then travel throughout your home. There are several ways spores might hitch a ride to a new location.
 
Mold spores are airborne which means they can simply travel on the air currents within your home. Spores can also get picked up and carried on clothes or shoes, or even on the fur of your family pet. Heating ducts also provide a passage for spores to travel through.
 
It is easy to see why complete eradication of mold is impossible – it is always present, and once it finds a food source it grows and then releases more spores which travel throughout your home. However, with proper management, the visible effects are eradicated, and the risk of regrowth is lessened. SERVPRO’s IICRC-certified technicians are on hand to help with mold remediation. We set up containment to stop mold from migrating into other areas of your home and reduce the risk of new colonies starting up.
 
For mold help in Chicago, South Shore, Kenwood, and surrounding areas call SERVPRO of Hyde Park / E. Bridgeport / Bronzeville at (312) 509-5000 today.

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Three Conditions That Help Mold Grow In Your Chicago Home

7/13/2017 (Permalink)

Mold needs water or a very humid environment.

Mold And Mold Damage

There is a false belief that mold is present only in homes with poor housekeeping. Homeowners who find it try to kill it with bleach or paint over it in the vain hope that will stop the growth. While bleach may work for killing mold in a water puddle, a growth that is active and spreading needs a professional service to stop it.

SERVPRO knows that mold and mold damage can happen in any Chicago home that meets three conditions: Moisture, Temperature, and Food Source. Without each one at the right levels, mold will not expand from its inert state and begin spreading.

Moisture
Mold needs water or a very humid environment. To stop mold growth and return it to an inactive condition, we lower the humidity level to a point below 65 percent. It is the most efficient method available to us to stop mold growth as we clean property and restore a home to its original state. Technicians use dehumidifiers to draw moisture from the air and extractors to remove water from behind walls, under floors, and anywhere else they find mold.

Temperature
The majority of molds grow in a range of 68 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. If the HVAC system is affected, the only option is to use heaters to raise the temperature. Since some molds still thrive at higher and lower temperatures, manipulating the environment in this manner is not always an option.

Food Source
To grow past a handful of spores, mold needs an organic material. Every home has this in abundance; drywall, wood, and insulation are excellent sources for mold to feed on, but most can easily consume other natural fibers and even dirt if it contains some organic matter. It is not necessary to remove all sources of food, but for pieces already contaminated, it is easier and cost-effective to remove them rather than to attempt to clean them or cut away sections containing mold.

Restoring your home to its pre-mold condition requires a professional company. SERVPRO of Hyde Park / E. Bridgeport / Bronzeville has decades of experience in the repair and restoration service industry, putting homeowners back on track. If you have mold or want to schedule an inspection, call us today at (312) 509-5000.

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Avoiding The Hype And Gaining The Mold Damage Remediation Services Your Chicago Home Needs

3/17/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Remediates Mold and Contains Spreading in Your Chicago Home

SERVPRO Offers the Skinny on Mold Testing and Remediation

Avoid getting caught up in the hype. The truth is, there are many restoration companies available online. However, quite a few of them like to take advantage of myths surrounding mold issues and use scare tactics about different types of mold to offer services that you simply do not need.
 
The facts are quite simple, if mold of any kind causes mold damage in your Chicago area home, you should contact a local remediation company that you trust to eliminate the problem as fast as possible. Responding quickly and use of the right services gives you the best chance of getting the mold damage in your home under control while also preventing future contamination.
 
Any company that offers mold inspections services that involve sending samples and obtaining results from a lab before work begins in your home is causing far more harm than good. Most lab results take anywhere from 48 to 72-hours, while it only takes mold 24 to 48-hours to begin spreading throughout your property. However, the timing is not a significant issue typically concerning devastating loss to your home.
 
Even the Center for Disease Control (CDC) states that random mold testing is unnecessary and that any type or amount of mold found in your home should be considered potentially harmful to your health and treated by a professional remediation company in a quick and efficient manner.
 
True mold remediation services, like those offered at SERVPRO, provide customers with IICRC certified technicians, who follow OSHA safety standards and strict guidelines set by the EPA to protect the homeowner and its workers from harmful contamination. SERVPRO technicians cordon off the affected area using negative air pressure equipment, air scrubbers, and dehumidifiers to prevent the mold from spreading into clean areas of your home, capture mold spores that exist in the air, and remove moisture causing the problem to exist.
 
SERVPRO manages your entire mold remediation situation, including providing you with technicians well versed in restoration services to help return your home to a quality pre-mold damage condition and give you a good chance of saving a large variety of items affected by mold growth in your home. We aim to save you money, especially since most homeowner insurance policies do not cover mold remediation.
 
Contact SERVPRO of Hyde Park – E. Bridgeport – Bronzeville today for access to a quality mold remediation company you can trust to provide you with the services you need and deserve. (312) 509-5000

SERVPRO Mold Damage Hyde Park

2/3/2017 (Permalink)

Mold damage in a Hyde Park home means special EPA requirements when it comes to remediation and restoration.

Hyde Park SERVPRO Mold Remediation

The word 'mold' can scare homeowners and renters alike. People think that it means abandoning their home and belongings as spores coat everything in a thick, fuzzy, black blanket of fungus. The truth is that mold is in every home and it is usually inert and harmless. It is only a problem when the right mix of moisture, temperature, and a food source match-up. 

Mold damage in a Hyde Park home means special EPA requirements when it comes to remediation and restoration. The process is too dangerous for a non-professional to attempt it. SERVPRO's response teams follow the principles laid out by the IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) to meet EPA and state of Illinois regulations.

Number One is to provide for Health and Safety. Mold in Hyde Park homes can cause some health problems, and our technicians are trained to make sure both they and your family are safe while working to clean the mold infestation and during removal of unrestorable property. We also make certain that the mold does not spread to unaffected areas of your home.

The second principle is to document not just the condition of your home before everything we do to restore it. This documentation includes all test results before and after cleaning, moisture levels, type of mold found, the extent of the infestation, and what chemicals and equipment used in the remediation and restoration.

Third, our SERVPRO technicians have to control the contamination at its source. This includes means sealing off the area of contamination (bathroom, hallway, and basement for example) to prevent it spreading as cleaning continues. If demolition of building materials is needed, technicians place negative air machines at the work site to reduce the mold level in the air to prevent our technicians spreading it when exiting the work site.

Next, we remove the contamination. If the infestation is found to be low, then our technicians may be able to wipe down affected surfaces with specialized cleaners. The next step is to vacuum the cleaned areas with HEPA filters in place that are designed to catch mold spores.

If the mold has spread into drywall or other building materials, then technicians have to remove and dispose of it.
Lastly, we have to lower moisture levels to normal. No matter how thoroughly our people clean mold and remove the affected property, there are always spores that remain. If the humidity levels do not return to normal, the mold expands and begins to grow again.

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Restoring your home (apartment, condo or whatever) after a mold infestation is not a simple process. It requires a professional team that is trained to know what to look for and safely removes it. SERVPRO of Hyde Park / E. Bridgeport / Bronzeville is proud to serve our community in helping them put their lives and homes back to normal. Call us at (312) 509-5000 today to begin.