Recent Mold Remediation Posts

SERVPRO® Remediation Follows Thorough Mold Assessment

3/5/2024 (Permalink)

microscope showing the parts of a mold spore Microscopic insight into mold spores. Assessment guides: SERVPRO of Largo acts with expert mold remediation.

As a Largo homeowner or business owner, finding mold on your property can be a stressful and concerning experience, but it is not uncommon for the humid Florida climate. Mold growth can cause structural damage and pose health risks to occupants. That's why it's essential to hire a licensed Florida mold assessor to assess the extent of the damage and recommend remediation services when the job is big enough to require it.

Although we do not conduct assessments ourselves, SERVPRO of Largo remediation experts (MRSR1163) can provide comprehensive cleanup, repairs, and preventive measures following a licensed Florida mold assessor's evaluation. Our remediation process adheres to strict safety protocols and employs specialized equipment to safeguard the property and reduce cross-contamination.

Here are some of the equipment and methods used during mold remediation:

  • HEPA Filtration

High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters capture mold spores and other airborne particles that could cause contamination during cleanup. SERVPRO® professionals use HEPA filtration on vacuums and air filtration machines to ensure the air is clean and safe to breathe.

  • Antimicrobial Detergents

Antimicrobial detergents are used to clean surfaces and prevent mold and fungal growth. These detergents are safe for use on various surfaces, including wood, drywall, and concrete. We have proprietary products to protect building materials from irreparable harm when possible.

  • Containment Barriers

Containment barriers prevent mold spores from spreading to unaffected areas of the property. SERVPRO professionals use plastic sheeting and other materials to create containment barriers around the affected area. We also conduct comprehensive repairs as a licensed general contractor (CBC1250662.)

  • Proper PPE

During mold remediation, personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to protect workers from exposure to mold spores and other contaminants. SERVPRO professionals wear the appropriate PPE, including gloves, goggles, and respirators, to ensure their safety during cleanup.

While a third-party assessor can help determine the steps necessary to remove mold, an experienced remediation team like SERVPRO of Largo finishes the job. Our professionals can follow behind a licensed Florida mold assessor to provide complete cleanup, repairs, and preventative measures. If you need mold remediation services, don't hesitate to contact us for help at (727) 586-0060.

Uncovering Hidden Growth with Mold Inspection in Largo Properties

11/5/2023 (Permalink)

mold growing on a white wall of a room Finding mold damage is never fun, and it's not easy to clean it up by yourself. Contact SERVPRO for certified technicians and professional equipment.

For Efficient Largo Mold Cleanup - Call SERVPRO®

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Mold can infiltrate properties unnoticed until it becomes a severe problem. Unless you engage mold inspection experts in Largo, it may have already penetrated your building's structure when you see visible signs. This is why early detection is crucial. A professional mold inspection can identify the presence of mold, even before it becomes visible, and prevent it from damaging components in your Largo property.

A reliable service provider should respond promptly. They must understand the urgency of addressing mold issues and aim to schedule an inspection as soon as possible. SERVPRO responds promptly to mold damage issues. Our crews have the knowledge and experience to identify mold problems accurately. We arrive with the necessary tools to conduct a comprehensive assessment. We can also recommend tailored solutions for addressing the specific mold issues in your property.

Steps involved in mold inspection

  • A visual inspection
  • Moisture detection
  • Sampling

Uncovering the Hidden Menace

The inspection entails a visual examination of the property. SERVPRO crews inspect all accessible areas, looking for visible mold growth on surfaces. Mold colonies often have a fuzzy or powdery texture. When you touch the affected area, it may feel slightly soft or crumbly. We pay close attention to common trouble spots such as bathrooms, basements, crawlspaces, and sections with a history of leaks.

Common indicators of mold growth

  • Musty odor
  • Peeling paint or wallpaper
  • Black, Green, or Brown Spots

To identify hidden sources of moisture, SERVPRO crews use specialized equipment, such as moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras. These tools can help pinpoint areas with elevated humidity or water intrusion.

SERVPRO of Largo conducts thorough mold inspection. Call us at (727) 586-0060. Faster to any size disaster™.

Got Mold? We Have A SERVPRO Solution!

2/18/2019 (Permalink)

Leave mold remediation to the pros at SERVPRO of Largo!

SERVPRO Can Uncover Hidden Mold Damage in Largo Condos

The worst kind of mold damage in condo units to find happens when a homeowner believes they have a single issue to repair, and it turns into a mold remediation project. Mold is a problem that continues to get worse as long as it has food, moisture and an ideal temperature range to flourish.

SERVPRO responded to a home for a light water removal job. The technicians searching for the cause of the water determined it was a clogged condensation pan in the HVAC system in the attic. There was a concern because the areas around the HVAC held moisture and upon vacuuming the insulation to get to the wood, mold growth was hidden underneath. Immediate mold remediation efforts in the Largo condo began.

One of the best ways to stop mold is to take away the things it needs to survive, the first to go is moisture. The area was contained to stop the spread of spores in the home. Air movers and a dehumidifier quickly lowered the moisture and dried the surfaces within the contained space. Instead of using wet cleaning methods, SERVPRO technicians chose to use soda blasting which is a waterless, lightly abrasive method that cleans away mold and deodorizes at the same time. After the attic was thoroughly dried, vacuums with HEPA filters to capture mold spores were used to remove remaining dried debris. Then, techs wiped down the wood and affected surfaces with a powerful antifungal solution to inhibit the return of mold.

Mold leaves a very distinctive odor, and in the attic, it would have the potential to get passed through the home through the HVAC system. The use of both a ULV fogger and ventilation fan neutralized the unpleasant musty odor in the attic.


Mold damage in condo units should be removed as soon as you notice dampness or an odor. SERVPRO of Largo has certified technicians that are available 24/7 to help return your home to its preloss condition. Call (727) 586-0060 and talk to one of our experts now.

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Mold Could Start To Grow After Your Largo Home Experiences A Flood

12/21/2018 (Permalink)

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Lingering Flood Damages Can Allow Mold Growth In Largo Homes

Many homeowners throughout the Largo area are familiar with the devastation that severe weather systems have caused and continued to cause for the residents here. Since 1930, the area has recorded more than 70 hurricanes that affected homes and businesses. With being such a high risk to the destructive power of these storms, flooding is often a result that impacts entire communities. Without immediate recovery of these situations, you can experience secondary effects like mold growth.

While you might look at storm damage and consider mold damage in your Largo property not to be a problem, there are reasons why you need to take this development seriously. From the effects that it can have on the structural integrity of its material host to the potential health effects that it can have on families and workers helping to rebuild communities after the flooding, there are risks involved from not taking preventative measures and getting the colony removed.

Our SERVPRO professionals can respond quickly in flooding emergencies to help mitigate the situation and work to prevent effects like mold growth from occurring at all. Unfortunately, many homeowners do not call us at this point, and these conditions get allowed to persist for days or weeks on end before a resident concedes that professional restoration is a wise investment to make. By this point, the damp environments are far more likely to have mold to contend with along with the higher volume of flood water.

Unfortunately, mold growth can also occur when homeowners or unprofessional cleaning and restoration crews perform inadequate recovery on a damaged home after flooding and storm damages. With our moisture detection equipment, we can identify the source of the dampness and dry that up while we simultaneously work to remove the present mold colonies.

While hurricanes and severe weather systems might not be something that area residents are unfamiliar with, taking care of the damages should be the responsibility of highly-trained technicians like our SERVPRO of Largo team. Give SERVPRO a call anytime you need us at (727) 586-0060.

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Could Your be Making a Mistake Not Asking the Right Questions About Mold In Your Pinellas County Home?

10/14/2018 (Permalink)

Mold spreads quickly under the right conditions. Contact SERVPRO to investigate and contain the mold infestation.

Questions to Ask If You Suspect Mold Damage In The Pinellas County and Tips to Prevent Them

If you are suspicious that there is mold damage in your establishment, then there are some questions that you should ask yourself. Is there water damage anywhere in your home? Is there any material that has been wet for more than 2 to 3 days? Does the building have moisture problems in the past? Is anyone living in your home complaining of some musty odor? If you answer yes to all of these questions, then there is a considerable chance that you might have a mold infestation in your residential area.
 
If you leave mold damage in the Pinellas County unmanaged, it can lead to serious health hazards. It is recommended to fix any potential plumbing problems, keep your building humidity levels approximately below 70%, inspect your HVAC system, ensure that there is an adequate drainage system in your house, and keep the vents with moist appliances on the outer part of the house. These tips and strategies can help reduce the chance of getting mold infestation in your home.
 
If you do get mold damage in your place, it is essential to call the SERVPRO technicians to come in for an inspection. They can fix any water problems that are responsible for the growth of mold and spores. They can isolate contaminated areas that are infested by mold. For a level 2 remediation, the SERVPRO tech can cover all doorways and the opening with polyethylene sheets. They can seal and duct tape all openings to prevent further infestation. Afterward, they can get rid of all wet and mold damage porous materials. Sometimes, you might not be sure which material to remove, that is why it is essential to have the experts to help you with this process. They can discard all moldy material in a plastic bag that is sealed tightly and enclosed for safety reasons. They can help clear our all non-porous materials and wooden surface to extract and get rid of moldy residues.
 
If you are ready for the experts to eradicate and fight off mold damage, then give SERVPRO of Largo a call at (727) 586-0060 for a consultation with our reliable technician.
 
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SERVPRO's Steps To A Successful Mold Damage Remediation In Your Indian Rocks Beach Home

9/26/2018 (Permalink)

Infestations caused by instant water intrusion or burst plumbing lines are easier to fix because there are no underlying issues.

Proper Understanding Of Mold Damage In Indian Rocks Beach Helps In Proper Remediation

Most people are familiar with the musty smell or the discoloration caused by mold infestation in Indian Rocks Beach properties. Those are not the only ways mold affects your property so learning the full extent of the damages you are facing can help you choose the right mitigation procedures. We offer quality restoration services that can help you deal with the problem leaving your property "Like it never even happened."

How the problem of mold damage in your Indian Rocks Beach property develops should indicate whether you are dealing with an underlying problem or not. Infestations caused by instant water intrusion or burst plumbing lines are easier to fix because there are no underlying issues. They only require proper elimination of the moisture and cleaning of the affected areas. Our SERVPRO team can pump all the intruding water and extract excess moisture from your property eliminating the conditions necessary for further infestation.

Infestations that develop slowly over time indicate underlying issues. Slow infestations are likely to start in hidden sections of the property, and by the time of discovery, a huge part of the property is already affected. The problem with such incidences is more than just how far they spread throughout the structure. The conditions that promote mold growth are also ideal for other problems like rotting of wood, which if left to develop can compromise the integrity of the structure. Our SERVPRO team does a full inspection of your structure to establish any underlying issues before starting the remediation process.

The materials present in the affected area determine the extent of the damage. Mold hyphae can penetrate below the surface of a material if it is porous. In such a case, cleaning procedures only get rid of what is on the surface. Our SERVPRO technicians usually remove any porous materials in the affected area to ensure the remediation efforts are successful. We can save semi-porous materials by sanding, wire brushing or damp wiping them. These abrasive procedures help deal with the mold more effectively.

If you detect mold in your property, call SERVPRO of Largo at (727) 586-0060. We are available 24/7.

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Tackling Mold Damage For Homeowners Throughout Pinellas County

6/13/2018 (Permalink)

The mold remediation and damage mitigation process on your Pinellas County property can be a complicated and strenuous task.

Tackling Mold Damage

The mold remediation and damage mitigation process on your Pinellas County property can be a complicated and strenuous task. You might have mold located in a small confined space that is easy to clean or mold that hides in your walls, ceiling, and floors contaminating everything in its wake.

Regardless, you need to remember that the most important thing is to safely remove any mold damage you find in your Pinellas County area home as swiftly and efficiently as possible. To do it correctly, you need the proper tools, equipment, and resources or access to someone who does.

SERVPRO teams deal with mold remediation problems throughout the area, all year long, and work hard to provide owners just like you with the services and equipment necessary to regain control of a contaminated living environment. Our IICRC-industry certified technicians are available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week and answer your call for help, immediately, day or night.

SERVPRO technicians train heavily in a repair versus replacement attitude, taking every precaution possible to limit secondary damages that occur, often resulting from mold contamination in your home. Our services include containing the infected area, preventing additional spreading, and helping you learn how to avoid future contamination. Furthermore, we have a high success rate in restoring many personal belongings that you might consider lost.

SERVPRO provides each team member access to a variety of professional equipment including, moisture detectors, extraction units, drying equipment, foggers, and dehumidifiers. We train in advanced cleaning, drying, and deodorization methods that make the entire mold remediation process faster, and more efficient than you might imagine. The condition of your living environment and that of our local community drives us to perform at exception levels.

SERVPRO of Largo has a professional staff ready to help you determine whether mold exists in your home, or if another problem exists that needs your attention. Who knows, we may help you find a problem in your home that you never even knew existed. Call today to find out (727) 586-0060.

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Overcoming Mold Damage in Your Largo Home

5/25/2018 (Permalink)

Discovering mold in your home can be a difficult situation to deal with. Contact SERVPRO for an investigation and remediation services.

Certified SERVPRO Technicians Will Effectively Remediate Mold Damage in Your Home

The discovery of mold in your Largo home can seem alarming to many of the homeowners that have experienced it over the years. The humid conditions often present in the region present a rather persistent possibility of mold growth if the environment does not get properly maintained and doctored to prevent it.

For many homeowners, the sight of mold damage in their Largo home forces them to attribute these concerns to uncleanliness. The truth is, it does not matter how clean your home is, growth like this occurs from moisture in the atmosphere and warmth combining with the spores microscopically present in the air that we breathe. Overcoming this colonization that you can see, and often smell, is something best left to remediation specialists.

Our SERVPRO professionals have the training and expertise to help you through every facet of mold remediation in your home. This process begins with a thorough inspection of the affected areas and surrounding regions to see the full extent of the damages that your home faces and what our team must do to remediate these damages and restore your home successfully.

Isolation of these affected areas gets achieved through the use of air scrubbers with HEPA filters. This machine can catch active mold spores in the filter and prevent them from moving to new areas of your home while our SERVPRO applied microbial remediation technicians seek to remove the present colonies.

There are several approaches to colony removal, all of which focus on dealing with the full hyphae rather than merely cleaning off surface mold. This process could happen via sanding, soda blasting, antimicrobial sprays, or in the worst cases, removal of the materials and remodeling or reconstruction.

Overcoming the presence of mold in your home is critical to preventing any of the potential health effects that mold can cause to you or your family. Our SERVPRO of Largo remediation technicians are available anytime that you need us for inspection or remediation of mold damages by calling (727) 586-0060.

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Mold Damage Cleanup in Your Pinellas County Home

3/14/2018 (Permalink)

Your kitchen sink will continue to have mold growing until the leak is fixed, the extra moisture is dried out and the mold is cleaned up.

If You Find Mold Growing in Your Home, Call the Professionals at SERVPRO for Help

Mold can quickly become a problem in your Pinellas County home when there is an issue with moisture. A leak under your kitchen sink is one of the many culprits which can cause the growth of a mold colony. Plus, it does not take one long to start growing – just 24-48 hours after the leak begins.

Once you find mold and mold damage under your kitchen sink, you want to act quickly to have the problem fixed. Your Pinellas County kitchen continues to suffer from the mold growth until the leak is fixed, the moisture problem is taken care of, and the mold is cleaned up. At SERVPRO, our staff is professionally trained to handle these situations in an efficient and timely manner.

Our first step is to assess the situation and how much the mold has already spread. We have to then ensure that the mold spores do not spread to other areas of your home which are unaffected. It means making sure your heating and cooling systems in the home are off, and it could also mean containing the area around the sink with physical barriers to keep the mold in the affected area.

Depending on the extent of the damage and what materials the spores are on determines how long the actual cleanup and removal process takes. If the colony is thriving on non-porous material, we can likely clean and wipe it up quickly with the right cleaners. Materials which are porous, however, are challenging to clean mold from and may need to be removed and replaced. These include floorboards and drywall.

We lastly do any necessary cleaning and sanitizing to deodorize the area and to prevent more mold from growing again.

SERVPRO of Largo understands that mold grows and spreads quickly, so we do not waste time in helping you clean your home in Belleair, Largo, or Indian Rocks Beach of mold damage. Give us a call right away at (727) 586-0060 as soon as you find mold growth in your home.

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Depend on Professional Mold Damage Remediation in Largo

1/17/2018 (Permalink)

Hurricane season can leave behind mold damage in your home, rely on SERVPRO to remediate the damage according to EPA protocols.

Hurricane Season Can Leave Behind Mold Damage Problems

After a hurricane season full of destruction and near-misses in the Largo area, residents grow weary of responding to weather and climate-related disasters. Stories of unlicensed contractors preying on those experiencing problems such as mold growth in the aftermath also make homeowners weary of seeking help. Our reputation and inclusion in a network of disaster remediators with over 40 years in the business set those fears to rest.

The climate Largo experiences makes dealing with the potential for mold damage a constant reality. Mold spores coexist with us everywhere, indoors and out, worldwide, but the warmth, rainfall totals, and humidity on the Gulf Coast increase the risk that spores absorb water and multiply. The skills and experience of our mold remediation crew help you remove current mold colonizations and plan to avoid microbial outbreaks in the future.

Often a homeowner tries to manage a mold outbreak without professional help, thinking a bleach solution or other over the counter remedy is just as effective. The result rarely is satisfactory, as mold recurs or even worsens. This relates to the fact bleach and other ordinary cleaners contain large quantities of water, commonly over 90 percent. Spraying the diluted solution on mold merely lightens the stain, but does not go deep enough into a porous structure to destroy the mold colony. In fact, the water ironically feeds the mold, resulting in more, rather than less infestation. SERVPRO follows the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protocol on mold remediation with proven positive outcomes.

Mold colonies must be removed, sometimes including portions of your home’s structural components or fixtures if they are compromised. SERVPRO also takes specific steps to contain the mold particles during removal, using barriers and equipment such as air scrubbers and HEPA-filtered vacuums. Even a minute bit of mold left behind can grow into a whole new colony. We apply mold remediation industry-developed and proven antimicrobials to inhibit future mold outbreaks in the affected area.

Solving a mold problem necessitates finding the source of moisture fueling the activation and growth and ridding your dwelling of it. No company can promise mold elimination, but SERVPRO educates our customers on steps that cut off the water mold needs to multiply. Expect us to be relentless as we find leaks, seepage, recesses of water from past flooding or spills, and high humidity in your home. Repairing the infrastructure that allows water to intrude inside your home is the key to successful mold remediation.

SERVPRO of Largo is your trusted mold remediation leader in our community. Call us at (727) 586-0060 if you even suspect a mold problem and we will evaluate and help you mitigate the situation.

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Mold Growth in The Basement Can Cause Mold Damage in Belleair Homes

11/9/2017 (Permalink)

Basements have high humidity levels making it easier for mold to develop and grow.

SERVPRO Offers Professional Mold Damage Remediation Services

For anyone who has had to deal with a flooded basement - a relatively frequent occurrence in the Belleair area - the process of water removal is just the beginning. The resultant damage can cause health effects in the form of mold growth. Even a single inch of water can provide enough humidity for mold spores to grow on surfaces. Carpeting, drywall, and virtually anything indoors is susceptible to mold growth.

If you find signs of mold damage on your building materials, SERVPRO can offer mold remediation services. Our mold damage restoration experts provide 24/7 services to Belleair residents and its environs, and we are available at your request. We follow IICRC guidelines in every restoration project to ensure that the cleanup process matches appropriate industry standards.

Quick action is crucial when faced with a flooded basement. The idea is to dry out damp areas in 24 to 48 hours before the mold takes effect. The longer the mold is exposed to warm, humid conditions, the more property it can take over and the more mold spores it can release into the air.

During a mold damage assessment in the basement, SERVPRO professionals begin by looking for any signs of moisture. Areas with signs of water damage are suitable for mold growth. Mold can thrive on any building material or object made from organic substances. Ares that are prone to mold damage in the basement include cardboard boxes, furniture, wallpaper, insulation, carpet, wooden building frames, and drywall.

If the mold damage is not visible, SERVPRO technicians can carry out mold testing. This involves sampling both air and surfaces for mold spores. Mold testing can be done on furniture, storage boxes, insulation, floors, ceilings, wooden building frames, pipes, ducts & vents, wall cavities, and walls.

High humidity levels in the basement provide the ideal growing environment for mold. It is important to ensure that humidity levels are within acceptable levels to limit mold damage. Our technicians use a hygrometer to measure the level of humidity in this space. A humidity reading of at least 45 percent is enough to support mold growth. A high-quality dehumidifier can go a long way towards keeping humidity levels at bay.

If you are dealing with mold damage in your basement, you can leave the dirty work to SERVPRO of Largo. Our tools and techniques are designed to adapt to every restoration job, leaving the site as clean as new. Call us today at (727) 586-0060.  

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Getting The Steps In The Right Order To Remedy Mold Damage In Bellaire Beach

8/3/2017 (Permalink)

Mold is an unfortunate but unavoidable risk when one lives in a coastal city, especially in a humid state like Florida.

Mold Remediation

Mold is an unfortunate but unavoidable risk when one lives in a coastal city, especially in a humid state like Florida. Salty air might be good for the constitution, but too much damp and humidity are unfortunately not good for your home. Mold loves a wet environment, give it such an environment plus some organic material such as drywall or fabric to feed on, and you have a mold damage situation in the making.

SERVPRO understands that when it comes to mold damage remediation in your Bellaire Beach home, getting the steps in the right order is of paramount importance. The remediation process is a skilled task, which is why we train all our technicians to IICRC standards. You can rely on SERVPRO to provide the professional help you need when you need it.

The first step in mold remediation is an assessment. Our teams do not just rely on their eyes and noses to ascertain the extent of the fungi. We use moisture meters, penetrating moisture probes, and thermal hygrometers to accurately measure the humidity in the air and the dampness of walls and carpets.

The next thing is establishing containment. We set up containment to make sure the spores cannot spread from the contaminated area into the rest of your home. We use plastic sheeting to create a barrier. After containment is complete, we can introduce negative air machines to vent the contaminated air outside your home. We also set up decontamination areas to protect the rest of your house and make sure we do not carry mold from one place to another.

Now we are confident that the spores cannot travel, we can turn our minds to cleaning the visible colonies. Cleaning begins with HEPA vacuuming to remove loose mold. Next, we use a range of techniques such as wire brushing and damp wiping to clean the fungus from semi porous materials.

SERVPRO knows that getting the right steps in the correct order is important at every stage of the remediation process. For example, when cleaning loose mold, it is vital to clean from top to bottom, because spores tend to settle downwards.

The final stage is to dry out the affected area. We dry any salvageable soft materials and use dehumidifiers to lower the humidity of the room and discourage further growth. For help taking the right steps to remediate mold, call SERVPRO of Largo at (727) 586-0060 today.

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Belleair Beach Mold Damage and How to Avoid It

7/1/2017 (Permalink)

When It Is Time to Call SERVPRO for Mold Remediation to Your Bellair Beach Condo

SERVPRO Uses an Arsenal of Products to Combat Mold Growth in Your Belleair Beach Condo

A mold infestation can be a disaster, just like a fire or flood. It does not grab the attention of homeowners like the other two, but if left unchecked, mold can cost just as much to restore your home regarding cleaning and replacement.

When it comes to stopping mold damage and cleaning it from a Belleair Beach home, SERVPRO maintains an extensive inventory of chemical agents to meet every requirement. These agents are antimicrobials for the most part. An antimicrobial is any chemical used to stop the development or limit the growth of microorganisms.

Disinfectants destroy almost 99 percent of the organisms they come into contact with on affected surfaces. Some of the common types we use are alcohols, chlorines, phenols, and formaldehyde.

Fungistats and Mildewstats slow the growth of fungi on organic materials. They do not harm the surfaces of these items and are the preferred chemical agent for paper, leather, and textiles.

Sanitizers reduce microbial levels to a range considered safe by public health agencies. These are effective to use in kitchens and bathrooms. Mold can grow back under the right conditions when using sanitizers, so regular use is needed.

Sporicides are effective in controlling fungal and bacterial spores. A potent disinfectant, they must be utilized sparingly and according to manufacturer directions.

Sterilants destroy all microorganisms they come into contact with, to include fungi and bacteria. These chemicals are potent and used only on surfaces that do not pit or suffer other damage when exposed to them. Sterilants are particularly useful for metal surfaces such as kitchen countertops, sinks, and faucets. Chlorine (bleach), at high concentrations, is a potent sterilant; but caution must be taken to avoid skin and eye contact.

Cleaning and restoring the effects of a mold infestation is not a quick or easy process. To ensure your home is livable once more, you need a professional company with decades of experience helping Pinellas County residents. SERVPRO of Largo has that experience, and the equipment and training to return your home to its pre-mold condition. Call us today at (727) 586-0060 for an inspection and estimate.

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Mold Tips

7/19/2016 (Permalink)

Hidden Mold!

Does Your Largo Home Have A Mold Problem?

In Largo, mold can spread through a home in as little as 48 hours.

Microscopic mold spores naturally occur almost everywhere, both outdoors and indoors. This makes it impossible to remove all mold from a home or business. Therefore, mold remediation reduces the mold spore count back to its natural or baseline level. Some restoration businesses advertise “mold removal” and even guarantee to remove all mold, which is a fallacy. Consider the following mold facts:

  • Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors.
  • Mold spores are microscopic and float along in the air and may enter your home through windows, doors, or AC/heating systems or even hitch a ride indoors on your clothing or a pet.
  • Mold spores thrive on moisture. Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water. These colonies may produce allergens and irritants.
  • Before mold remediation can begin, any sources of water or moisture must be addressed. Otherwise, the mold may return.
  • Mold often produces a strong, musty odor and can lead you to possible mold problem areas.
  • Even higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth. Keep indoor humidity below 45 percent.

If your home or business has a mold problem, we can inspect and assess your property and use our specialized training, equipment, and expertise to remediate your mold infestation.

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (727) 586-0060

Largo Residents:  Follow These Mold Safety Tips If You Suspect Mold

 Be careful! Without proper training, you could be spreading mold throughout your home.

If you see visible mold, do not disturb it. You can inadvertently spread the mold infestation throughout your home. When mold is disturbed, the mold can release microscopic mold spores which become airborne and can circulate inside your home.

What to Do:

  • Stay out of affected areas.
  • Turn off the HVAC system and fans.
  • Contact SERVPRO of Largo for mold remediation services.

What Not to Do:

  • Don’t touch or disturb the mold.
  • Don’t blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth.
  • Don’t attempt to dry the area yourself.
  • Don’t spray bleach or other disinfectants on the mold.

About Our Mold Remediation Services

SERVPRO of Largo specializes in mold cleanup and restoration, in fact, it’s a cornerstone of our business.  Our crews are highly trained restoration professionals that use specialized equipment and techniques to properly remediate your mold problem quickly and safely.

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (727) 586-0060