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:

• 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

will not kill the spores of the mold, and mold will be able to regrow)

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