Mold Restoration: Rebuilding and Growth Mitigation

Mold restoration is the final step of the mold remediation process. It's the step that helps restore the affected area back to their original look.

It may involve getting rid of drywall, carpets, and every material that has been affected by the mold. Even the ceiling at times!

But not everything must be thrown away – material that can be repaired is restored to its original form.

Regardless of whether your home or business was affected by the mold, taking better care to prevent mold re-growth can be equally challenging.

Here's a quick rundown of everything you need to know about keeping mold out of your home after remediation.

Does Mold Come Back After Remediation

Mold can grow back in your home even after remediation. However, it typically only happens when the root problem has not been dealt with.

It is imperative to find and seal off the source of water or moisture. This may be anything from a leaky window to a burst pipe.

After the source of moisture is stopped, the mold remediation will keep the mold from growing back.

Just thinking about a part of your home being infested by mold can make one queasy. But the silver lining of the situation is that if the infestation is small (less than 10 square feet), you can get rid of it yourself.

All you need to do is seal the area off and use the right mold removal product to take care of it.

However, if the infestation affects a considerably large area, it's best to hire a mold remediation company.

How Long Does Remediation Take?

If the mold is spread over a small area, you can contain it, clean it, and set everything back up yourself in a day.

On the other hand, though, if you hire a company to do it for you, the timeline of the process can vary widely.

The team considers the amount of mold present, the type of mold, and also where the mold is growing before giving you a rough estimate.

Usually, though, mold remediation shouldn't take longer than five days.

Can Mold Be Completely Removed from a House?

Remediation specialists that visit your house can completely get rid of visible mold.

However, it's important to note that visible mold is a sign of extensive mold growth. The mold may have grown through the framework of your home, reducing its structural strength.

There's a good chance that the mold you see on your ceiling has actually permeated through the wall and not grown on the surface it directly.

This brings us to the question of whether mold can be removed from a home completely.

In many cases, while the mold can be removed from the house by thoroughly treating every nook and cranny, the mold never disappears completely once it enters the house.

However, getting rid of the mold promptly can help reduce the damage it causes to your home and your health in the long run.

How to Prevent Future Mold Growth?

Spotting the growth of mold in your home may lead you to question your housekeeping standards. However, you must remember that mold spores are virtually everywhere and can thrive in any place that has moisture.

Rooms that are used every day, like the kitchen and the bathroom, are at higher risk of mold growth. Spaces like the basement that typically aren't well ventilated are also at higher risk of mold growth.

But there are things you can do to prevent the growth of mold after getting your house remediated:

• Ensure that your entire home is ventilated. If air flows freely, the humidity levels in your home will regulate themselves, leaving you nothing to worry about. Using exhaust fans for this purpose is an excellent idea.

• You can also use an air conditioner or dehumidifier to keep your home's humidity level in check. It's recommended that the humidity in the home must be under 50%.

• Fix leaks in the house promptly – regardless of where the leak is. Mold can form in as little as 48 hours, so getting the issue resolved before that will virtually guarantee that you won't need to get your house remediated.

• Regularly clean bathrooms. Make sure you use disinfectants generously and also apply mold-killing products every once in a while.

• Avoid using carpet in bathrooms and basements – those hold the moisture needed for mold growth.

• If you find that the carpet in your home has gotten wet, don't dry it indoors. Dry it outdoors so it dries faster and the moisture doesn't promote mold growth.

• If you've been affected by a flood, try and dry out, as well as clean your home in under 48 hours.