If you had a flood in your home mold can quickly grow on wet surfaces. It is important that you get this mold out quickly as it can cause damage and mold spores will get into the air. Below is information on different ways you can remove the mold so your home will be safe for you and your family.

Remove Mold Yourself

If you do not have a lot of mold in your home you can try to remove it on your own. Purchase large fans and set them up to blow in wet rooms. Also, use a dehumidifier to get moisture out of the air. Open doors and windows to get fresh air into the home.  

If there is standing water in the home use a wet/dry vac to remove the water Remove as many wet items from the home as you can, such as furniture, bedding, toys, and more. If you have things that have mold growing on them then you must discard them. Clean all hard surfaces with water/bleach solution. If you see mold growing remove it using soap and water and then immediately dry. 

When cleaning your home wear protective masks, goggles, and gloves to protect yourself from mold spores. When you are finished, remove your clothing and wash it immediately and take a shower. Further, you need to let your home dry out. Taking such steps means it may take a few days before you start bringing stuff back in. 

Hire a Mold Remediation Company

If you see a lot of mold in your home, you likely have mold in areas you cannot see. Because of this, hire a mold remediation company to help you. If the problem was due to a plumbing leak then the company will first take care of this. If the mold is contained to one area then that area will be blocked off, such as putting plastic sheets over doorways and closing windows.   

To help control airborne mold spores the company sprays a mist onto moldy areas. A wet dry/vacuum is used to remove any standing water and vacuum moldy areas. The company cleans and removes all items that have mold. If there is anything that you cannot salvage then these items must be placed into sealed plastic bags. The company cleans mold off surfaces. The company sprays and scrubs walls, flooring, and ceiling using a cleaning solution and a damp cloth. Once they are done the contractor sprays a disinfectant onto all cleaned areas and deodorizes the room.  

When they are finished the company sets up large fans and dehumidifiers to dry the rooms. Once this is done all repairs will be made, such as if they had to remove flooring or walls to get to mold.

The mold remediation company can give you much more information on how they get mold out of your home. Contact a mold remediation service to learn more.