Mold is the result of flooding, roof leaks, sewage backups, damp basements, plumbing leaks, wet sink overflows, high humidity, and neglected dryer vents. Basically, it occurs anywhere moisture may fuel it.
For some homeowners, mold is a recurring problem. It keeps coming back, no matter what they do. Even if you wipe it away or apply bleach, mold spores may still be present. The mold is going to grow back. Only a professional mold remediation contractor can ensure mold does not come back.
Different types of mold exist in our everyday lives, and many cause little or no harm. But some forms of mold can be very harmful if not remediated. To determine how harmful mold is, each type is placed into a class. Those classes include:
It is hard to tell one type of mold from another based oncolor. Even if a mold is not hazardous to your health, it may be one that is harmful to whatever it is growing on. This means you need the intervention of an Elk River mold remediation professional as soon as possible.
It is best to not try and address mold issues on your own. Wiping dry mold can result in the spores becoming airborne, causing a health risk. Before mold is ever cleaned, you need to remediate the reason there is mold present in the first place. If moisture is a problem within your home, dehumidifiers can help. So can good ventilation.
For sheet rock and carpets with mold, it is best for the materials be removed and replaced so the mold problem doesn’t return. Attics to Basements Building & Renovations will tell you what the best course of action is so you and your family can remain healthy.
Mold can cause many problems, which is why you need to have it addressed as soon as possible. Mold can lead to health problems that can last a lifetime. The sooner it is eliminated from your environment, the better your health is going to be. To have the mold issue in your home taken care of as soon as possible, call us at LINK CONTACT or fill out our contact form to schedule a free estimate and consultation. From there, we will take care of the mold problem as soon as possible.
Fire Damage CleanupFire damage refers to the physical damage to a property as a result of burning. This damage may either be directly caused by the flames or could occur due to smoke and other corrosive substances emitted by the fire. Professional, trained and qualified cleaning and restoration technicians from Eco Cleaning and Restoration will assist you in various steps, from make safe environment to removing debris, packaging and removing contents, processing contents, removing soot from structures and return back contents to the owners.
Water damage describes a large number of possible losses caused by water intruding where it will enable attack of a material or system by destructive processes such as rotting of wood, rusting of steel, de-laminating of materials such as plywood, damage of electrical and electronic goods and many others contents and structural damage.
Water damage can originate by different sources such as a broken dishwasher hose, a washing machine overflow, a dishwasher leakage, broken/leaking pipes, flood waters and clogged toilets.
Water can be classified into three different categories according to their sources:
Category 1 Water : Refers to a source of water that does not pose substantial threat to humans and classified as “clean water”. Examples are broken water supply lines, tub or sink overflows or appliance malfunctions that involves water supply lines.
Category 2 Water : Refers to a source of water that contains a significant degree of chemical, biological or physical contaminants and causes discomfort or sickness when consumed or even exposed to. Known as “grey water”. This type carries microorganisms and nutrients of microorganisms. Examples are toilet bowls with urine (no feces), sump pump failures, seepage due to hydrostatic failure and water discharge from dishwashers or washing machines.
Category 3 Water : Known as “black water” and is grossly unsanitary. This water contains unsanitary agents, harmful bacteria and fungi, causing severe discomfort or sickness. Type 3 category are contaminated water sources that affects the indoor environment. This category includes water sources from sewage, seawater, rising water from rivers or streams, ground surface water or standing water. Category 2 Water or Grey Water that is not promptly removed from the structure and or have remained stagnant may be re classified as Category 3.
Our trained and qualified technicians will professionally handle the following tasks to normalize your daily routine.
