Methods to removing the water and mold damage from your Rock Hill home

7/13/2015 (Permalink)

water and mold damage in Rock Hill

According to epa.gov, there are some cleanup methods to remediating mold damage and water damage from a home or commercial building in Rock Hill. The methods used are chosen depending on the amount of water damage done or the material that is affected.

Some methods used to cleanup mold and water damage

1. Wet vacuums

Rock Hill restoration companies use wet vacuums to collect excess water that has accumulated on floors, carpets, or hard surfaces. These vacuums should only be used when the surface is still wet and should not be used on porous materials. These vacuums can be in contact with contaminated water and mold, so it is important to make sure that all parts and attachments are cleaned thoroughly.

2. Damp wipe

When water damage occurs, there is a high possibility that mold damage is right around the corner. Use a damp wipe to remove the mold spores and dry immediately to make sure that the surface is no longer damp. Leaving a damp surface can cause mold to grow further. Most porous materials need to be discarded due to the mold growing in spaces that cannot be reached or cleaned out. 

3. HEPA Vacuum

A high-efficiency particulate air vacuum is usually used as the last piece of equipment to finish up the remediation of the area. The vacuum should be used after mold or water damaged is removed and thoroughly dried. The contents that are vacuumed up will pass through the air filter in the HEPA vacuum making sure that all allergens and left over contaminants are taken out of the air.

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