Cleaning The Air During Mold Damage Remediation In Oklahoma City

2/18/2019 (Permalink)

Oklahoma City Air Quality is a Vital Segment of Mold Cleanup

Mold is a real nightmare for any homeowner. Spores quickly spread throughout an area and can take up residence in furniture, clothes, and carpets. Damp areas are particularly in danger of fungus growth. Oklahoma has high humidity, and fungi love high humidity, so householders in the area need to be on the lookout for mold. When you find telltale black (or any other color) spots or notice the distinctive musty smell of mold, it is time to call in SERVPRO.

There are many stages to remediation of mold damage in your Oklahoma City, OK home. One of the most vital steps is cleaning the air of mold spores. No one wants mold spores in the air of their home if it can be avoided. Not to mention the fact that airborne particles travel to other locations within your house and potentially set up new colonies when they land. 
 
Our IICRC-certified technicians start by sealing off affected areas and create contained working stations. This isolation prevents further spread of the fungi throughout your home. One key aspect of mold remediation is removing airborne spores from contaminated areas. If most of these spores are not removed, remediation is not complete because they can spread. 
 
Air scrubbers are built to filter even small particles such as fungus spores. They draw in air from the surrounding environment and pass it through a series of filters to remove particles. Air scrubbers can be used to remove lead, dust, asbestos, chemical fumes – and mold. This cleaning is a vital part of mold remediation both because of already airborne mold and due to the possibility of more spores becoming airborne as cleaning takes place. Air quality is key.
 
Our professional teams come equipped with HEPA filter air scrubbers. A HEPA (or High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filter traps small particles. To be considered a true HEPA filter, a filter must have been tested and shown to remove at least 99.97% of particles of 0.3 microns in size. SERVPRO only uses true HEPA filters in our mold remediation process. 
 
Another way we limit the spread of contaminants is by the utilization of a negative air machine. This piece of equipment is often used in conjunction with air scrubbing. We create negative air pressure by using ducting to remove contaminated air from the area and vent it outside. This creates a vacuum effect which helps limits the spread of airborne spores. Cleaning air and removing contaminated air reduces the risk of the mold moving throughout your home. This process can also include installed HVAC systems.
 
If you have mold in your house, do not wait. Call SERVPRO of South Oklahoma City at (405) 677-4000 today for assistance.