How To Get Rid Of Mold In New York
Inspection
If you call us for mold remediation in New York, our team will come to your location for an inspection. Remediation is a step-by-step procedure, and inspection is the initial step.
In inspection, we check whether the problem is real or not. Sometimes you can get a similar smell but maybe you don't have any mold or mildew issues.
If there is a real problem then we find the root cause like a water leak or humidity reason and fix that at the beginning level, so it doesn't create more feasible conditions for us.
So at first, our New York mold remediation team will do a proper inspection and if they will find something that should be treated, we collect all the samples such as air samples, surface samples, wall cavity samples, and confined space samples.
Lab Testing of Samples
After we collect all the samples (air samples, surface samples, wall cavity samples, confined space samples), we immediately send them to the lab for testing. It takes a little time.
After lab testing results, the next step is to find the infected place.
Find the Infected place
If it is on walls, wood furniture, or surface area which can be seen easily then it's not that hard. But if there is a situation like any water leak from the pipe and it is in the wall structure. Then we have to find the infected place which is causing this.
Reason to find the infected place is important. For a hypothetical situation, we did mold remediation in New York at any place and didn't find any water leak pipe then even after the removal and remediation process it will occur again and again. And that's not a good thing for the client and our New York mold remediation removal company.
Complete Isolation Of The Mold Area
After we find the infected place, the next step is to isolate the mold area completely. We use a poly sheet for that, and seal it with tape.
It is just like a virus, if fabric, cardboard, or wooden items get into touch with infected items it can be destructive for them too. So complete isolation is a must while doing mold removal in New York.
Vaccum And Spray
After complete isolation, our certified members of New York mold remediation company will vacuum that infected area. Then the air is blown using fans to dry the walls.
After the wall is dried up completely, a solution is sprayed to sanitize and kill the spores and fungi.
Mold Removal Process
Removal contains all the steps required to kill spores and get rid of yellow, white, and black molds. It is a combined process to remove infected drywall, insulation, and building material at least 12 inches or till any mold is there.
All wastage is collected and thrown in the garbage.
Cleaning
In cleaning everything is cleaned using air and other tools. It includes full cleaning with sanitization.
The Difference in Mold Remediation And Removal
Removal is just a part of remediation. Remediation is the complete procedure that we described before. As the name refers removal is the procedure that is used to remove molds from a certain place or walls or surface.
While remediation is a complete phenomenon that is taken from beginning to end.
What Is Mold? How It Grows?
Before we discuss the remediation or mold removal process in New York, first we should know what is mold or mould and how it grows?
It is a kind of fungal that consists of lots of mycelium (masses of vegetative filaments, or hyphae). It can be found both indoors and outdoors.
You may hear about fungi in food but may be a little aware of walls, woods, clothes, books, and grouts. These fungi contain some kinds of single cells which are called yeasts. They can digest anything like fabric, paper, wood, glass, plastic, etc.
It is so dangerous that it can turn your precious things into the garbage in just a matter of time. It has a hazardous effect on the human body too. So best practice is to get rid of mold as soon as possible.
Do you know that mold can affect your and your family member's health too? So it is the best bet to hire a certified professional company for mold remediation in New York.
As we are the best remediation professionals nearby in New York, our topmost priority is the health of the people living in that home.
It creates diseases and can be the cause of fever. As said before it can be in foods, walls, woods, furniture, grout, etc. In foods, we can easily find it. But it can be destructive where it is in some covered walls or in grouts.
If any property has the problem of such an issue, then its price and value go degraded on their own. To sell such property remediation process is a must.
How It Occurs?
First, of it all, it is necessary to know how it occurs. It's best practice, that we should not make that happen rather than making some removal process. So the first thing to know is "How it occurs".
Mold growth happens there, where it has lots of moisture. It can be from such sources as showers, washing, in the kitchen (cooking, dishwashers), the bathroom (shower), air humidifiers, etc.
Most construction companies and builders keep focusing on the proper ventilation system. Do you know why? because a poor ventilation system is responsible for higher humidity levels which go to the next level as condensation.
Mold growth is the next step after condensation. It's a step-by-step procedure, from poor ventilation to higher humidity, higher humidity to condensation, and condensation to mold growth.
When these fungi get their friendly conditions such as places where moisture is easily available they grow very rapidly. And in such conditions, it is very hard to stop them.
Once mould occurs, then it starts to grow by releasing spores. And these spores go into the air, that's why they grow rapidly. The growth of this fungus is much higher Indoor than outdoors.
These fungi are too small and go into the air, a person can inhale them which causes some diseases. Which we will discuss in the following.
So we knew about what is mold and how it occurs. Now we know how to find it and how to find a mold removal remediation company in New York.
Mold Inspection in New York
As we are providing mold inspection in New York, let me elaborate on what it includes.
1. Mold inspection in a specific area with full home inspection
2. Water resources/supply line in your home
3. Is there any damage to the water supply
4. Any root cause of moisture
5. Full examination of indoor air quality and yes air sampling too
6. Is there any issue with the ventilation
7. Proper checking of the floor, and water assessment
8. Find the root cause of its growth
9. Controlling Air moisture and humidity level
10. Remove and sanitize affected items
11. Collect all the samples such as Air Samples, Surface Samples, Wall Cavity Samples, Confined Space Samples
When you hire our certified professional company for inspection and remediation in New York, it's our duty to give your property in pre-condition as it was before.
Our team will collect all details including the root cause and remediation process. It will be explained to you briefly.We use the best standard tools and techniques for mold inspection in New York. You can book us at any time.
Types Of Mold
There is not a fixed number but experts estimate that there are more than 3 lacs types of molds. Below we will know about the common one which occurs at home.
Alternaria : It occurs when water leaks such bathroom, shower, dishwashers, etc.
Aspergillus : It occurs on food items, dust, and on walls.
Cladosporium : It occurs on fabrics and wood furniture or wood items.
Penicillium : It occurs in places where is some kind of water leak. Its color can be blue or green.
These 4 are basic types. As we discuss there are thousands of types but mostly these 4 are the typical ones that we have to face while we have to start the process of mold removal in New York.
How Mold Grows And Gets Into My House?
It spreads by spores, and these spores are everywhere indoors and outdoors. These spores are not easily visible to the naked eye. But after growth mold can be seen by the naked eye too.
It's like a virus that increases by air or by touching something which is infected. Precaution is the best thing to get rid of mold.
Spores can enter any place in two manners,
- by traveling in the air
- by touching the infected objects i.e. books, food, shoes, pets, clothes, etc.
The best thing about mold is that they flourish only in that condition if they get its friendly nature. Place where is no proper ventilation, any water leak, etc. If these spores don't get such an environment they don't create any problems.
So if you are also finding the reason for mold growth or looking for remediation in New York, just remember one thing don't let develop such an environment where they can grow.
Here is a list of some items which support the growth of spores very rapidly.
- Paper Products
- Wallpapers
- Ceiling Tiles
- Cardboard
- Wooden Furniture / Wood Made Products
- Insulation Materials
- Fabrics
- Shower Or Water Leaked Pipes
DIY Protection And Prevention Techniques
There are several DIY protection and prevention techniques that you can perform once you hire our best professional company for mold removal in New York.
It is advised to hire our remediation company in New York because once we will help you to get rid of mold then you can be protected by using such techniques.
These techniques are very easy and simple. Have a look.
- Control Moisture - If you can control moisture then you can be protected from the mold for a long time period. Moisture is the top reason for its growth. So avoid such things which can create humidity and moisture.
- Repair Water Leaks
- Avoid living in a place or flat with packed windows and doors
- Use a dehumidifier to reduce indoor moisture
- Maintain proper ventilation by opening windows and doors
- Use an Exhaust fan in the kitchen while cooking food
- Avoid kerosene heaters and drying clothes at home. It creates moisture
- Fold clothes or keep them in a drawer only when they are thoroughly dried
- Cleaning all drawers from time to time to remove dust
- Clean all the grouts and surfaces from time to time. Use any surface cleaner.
- Keep bathroom neat and clean
- Cleaning and wiping regularly
According to a survey it is advised to keep the humidity level below 60%. If you still have requirements for remediation call our professional company for mold removal in New York.
How Does Mold Look Like? How To Find It?
As we said before it's now possible to see spores with the naked eye. But, but, we can find out because it has some characteristics like odor or smell, velvety, fuzzy, or rough appearance, depending on its type and color.
It can be found at any place indoors or outdoors. There are more than 300,000 types of mould, so it is not possible to discuss every type. It has different-different colors too i.e white, black, yellow, blue, etc.
No matter which color it has we need the best-certified professional for mold remediation in New York.
To find out we can see after its growth. If there is something velvety, fuzzy, or rough appearance then it's there and we have to get rid of it immediately.
It has an unbearable musty odor or smell also. This odor makes it easy to find out the places if it is in any hidden place.
The difference Between Mold And Mildew
Both have similar destructive natures and have almost similar odors. But they are different.
Mold has fluffy in nature and mildew is powdery. Mildew is white or gray in color and grows on a flat surface while mold can be black, blue, or brown in color and can be grown in several places.
In both cases, you have to need a professional certified company for the remediation and removal of mold in New York.
Health Problems Which Can Occur
As it grows due to spores and fungi it can create several allergies and health problems. It is advised to get the best professional company for mold removal in New York.
At the beginning level, it is not that dangerous, but after some time it goes irritant and hazardous for most people. All types of mold are dangerous. Color doesn't represent their toxic nature.
Some people say that black mold is dangerous, sorry but every type of it is dangerous and should be treated in the same way.Here is a list of health problems that can occur due to mold.
- Breathing Problems
- Allergy (I.e Itchy Nose, Itchy Throat, Watery Eyes, Blocked Or Watery Nose)
- Cough
- Asthma
- Irritated skin
- Shortness of breath
- Lungs Problems
- Aspergillosis
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Bronchitis
- Allergic Alveolitis
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis
- Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
- Lower Respiratory Tract Problems In Previously Healthy Children
- Skin And Eye Irritation
- Wheezing
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Mucous Membrane Irritation
- Sick-building Syndrome
There are a number of hazardous effects that can happen due to white, black mold. So don't underestimate it and if you need a professional and certified guy at a nearby place hire our New York mold remediation company at a low cost.
How Much Mold Remediation In New York Will Cost
There is no fixed price. It depends on how much time it will take, depending on the surface area and feasibility that have to face during mold remediation.
Once our New York mold remediation company will send a professional guy for inspection, he/she will give you a brief detail about everything from cost to time period.
Why You Should Hire Our Mold Removal Company In New York
As we are working in the removal and remediation sector for a long time, it's happening due to the professional services in New York that we are providing. You can read reviews and testimonials for that.
There are 4 points that make us special from others.
- Moisture Detection
- Infrared Technology
- Certified Mold Inspectors
- No Conflict of Interest
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