Mold Can Damage Port St. Lucie Structures and Contents
3/21/2023 (Permalink)
Port St. Lucie Mold Damage Techs from SERVPRO Remediate Damage Caused by Microbes
While all structures contain some amount of microbes, their growth accelerates significantly in the presence of moisture and porous organic materials like wood, sheetrock, and wool or cotton insulation. When mold damage has reached the surface of a floor, wall, or ceiling, the chances are that Port St. Lucie homeowners have more that requires remediation behind those materials.
SERVPRO mold damage cleanup for Port St. Lucie homes protects home occupants during DIY cleanup while restoring structural materials and contents where possible. Restoration professionals can also safely dispose of unsalvageable materials to prevent secondary damages from spreading spores.
How Mold Damage Eats Away at Structural Materials
Microbes proliferate by eating digestible materials in an environment with suitable amounts of water, food, warmth, and oxygen for sustainability. For ease of consumption, carbon-based materials are broken down with digestive enzymes. Spores can also exist on synthetic materials broken down by digestive enzymes, such as paint, glue, or fibers.
To keep mold damage at bay, homeowners can:
- Inspect their property for signs of water damage. Spores can grow in as little as 24 to 48 hours after a leak or flood
- Keep spaces dry and cool. Microbes grow incredibly quickly in humid areas between 77 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit
- Contact certified mold mitigation professionals. Microbial remediation from an accredited team keeps home occupants safe and prevents the unintentional spread of spores throughout the property
SERVPRO Mold Mitigation Training Ensures Quality Results from Restoration Technicians
Total mold removal is impossible because all indoor and outdoor spaces contain microbes. However, SERVPRO can remediate these contaminants to a sanitary state with commercial-grade restoration equipment thanks to the firm’s thorough education in mitigation strategies. These programs adhere to restoration industry best practices and SERVPRO’s standards for residential restoration services.
- Initial training for restoration technicians covers cleanup essentials while preparing techs for additional certification opportunities. Units include:
- Fire Damage Restoration
- Water Damage Restoration
- Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
- SERVPRO Crew Training
- Franchise owners undergo thorough training in similar disciplines to their crew at SERVPRO’s state-of-the-art Corporate Training Facility. Training modules include:
- Fire Restoration
- Water Restoration
- Mold Mitigation and Remediation
- Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
- Web-based e-Learning allows technicians and staff to stay up-to-date on Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) best practices for the restoration industry. These voluntary programs are self-paced and include supplemental education materials and video presentations on restoration topics.
- Additional SERVPRO courses include credit and noncredit classes tailored to SERVPRO staff and professionals in related fields like insurance adjustment and real estate. Available education topics include the following:
- Fire Damage Restoration
- Water Damage Restoration
- Restorative Drying for Loss Control
- Understanding Mold in the Restoration Industry
- A noncredit Mitigation Awareness Response Seminar
Mold inspection, cleanup, and control are crucial parts of the restoration process and affect many industries and homeowners’ quality of life. SERVPRO training prepares crew members, franchise owners, and professionals in adjacent industries for when these disasters occur.
SERVPRO of Port St. Lucie NE renders mold damage mitigation services for homeowners making it “Like it never even happened.” Call (772) 266-2350.