Reconstruction/Mold Treatment/Mold Treatment

Mold treatment is the process by which mold is removed and a structure is sanitized. There are a variety of methods that yield acceptable results that vary in required time and financial investment.

Mold treatment steps
Prepare Site:
 * Turn off Electric, if damage, set up generators outside of home.
 * Open windows, doors for airflow.
 * Stay outside, and wait till utility company comes.

Debris Removal:
 * Remove, everything that was wet from flood. Carpet, Bed, Electronics.
 * Place pots and house products in places where mold would not be attracted.

HEPA Vacuum:
 * Remove mold growth on exposed framing using dry bristle brushing
 * Reclean any remaining visible areas of growth
 * Homes where studs are already fairly dry,use only the dry cleaning/HEPA vacuum

Wet Cleaning:
 * Use a damp non-phosphate detergent and water.
 * Starting at the ceiling, with sponge mops and hand sponges untill all is removed
 * If wood does become saturated, allow it to dry completly before restarting
 * Failure to allow surfaces to dry result in water damage (wood rot) or new mold growth.

Sanitizing: will not kill the spores of the mold, and mold will be able to regrow)
 * Hard surfaces that are in the house, should use a disinfectant to kill contaminants.
 * Damp wipe all tubs, bath and kitchen, surfaces use a solution of 1 cup recon to 1 gallon of water. (Please note that bleach

Borate Treatments:
 * With a moisture meter, measure wood surfaces for moisture content
 * moisture content should be less than 20%, for application of a borate solution.
 * Wash or mist the wall with an borate solution using a paint brush or brush roller

Final Drying:
 * Continue to keep windows open, for at least 7days to let the house dry out
 * Try to avoid future spreds of mold or debris to enter by, wearing proper equipment