Mold in homes, offices, crawlspaces, basements, attics are extremely common and may lead to health concerns for homeowners in Victoria, Cowichan, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and Port Alberni.
Even after standing water has been removed from your home,
dampness will persist. Not-so-fun fact: The microorganisms that turn into mold
colonies are always present in the air around us, so mold growth will start
quickly in the right (i.e. damp) conditions, which poses serious health risks
and can make cleanup an absolute nightmare.
According to the CDC, mold begins to grow 24-48 hours after a flood event, so
removing water and any lingering moisture as soon as possible from a
water-damaged building is imperative. Once the water is gone, using
dehumidifiers, exhaust fans, and portable air-conditioning units can help
reduce humidity and lingering moisture. Do not use outdoor or ground-mounted
central air units, which can be contaminated with silt after a flood. It’s also
a good idea to open up the building to increase ventilation if it’s less humid
outside.
If mold is growing in your home, you may be able to smell it before you see it. Mold may grow in hidden areas, like under carpet, behind drywall, or under wallpaper.
Important Safety Tip: When entering and inspecting a space where there is flood damage and mold, it is essential to wear respirator masks, rubber or insulated footwear, heavy-duty work gloves, and safety goggles. Those who suffer from respiratory issues or a weakened immune system should avoid entering the space entirely.
If the mold problem is throughout the room, or residence, it’s a good idea to seek the help of a professional who is trained in mold cleanup. Always err on the side of caution when it comes to severe flood damage or major mold issues. Remember, moisture is mold’s best friend.
What Can You Do?
In most situations, Pacific Decontamination Services can neutralize your mold up 99.99999%. If our spray, fog or foam can touch it, we can neutralize it. Our services come at a fraction of the cost as compared to the expensive approaches like soda / dry ice blasting, hepa vacuuming, scrubbing, removal of insulation and deconstruction and reconstruction of the attic and roof.
We
neutralize the mold in your attic by applying our eco-friendly, safe chemical
everywhere within your attic, focusing our efforts on the visible mold areas.
Depending on the job, we apply our formula by spray, mist, foam, or fog. We
further kill all airborne mold spores in
your attic. The average time of our on-site service is approximately one hour.
An additional four hours is required to achieve maximum effectiveness. We ask
that you stay out of the attic for approximately 5 hours in total. Read more
about how we work.
Pacific Decontamination Services uses the world’s strongest, most effective and safe antimicrobial disinfectant, deodorization and chemical decontaminate. Our professional application will eliminate up to 99.99999% of any allergen, germ, bacteria or fungus that it touches. AND as powerful as it is, it is also completely safe.
What do you do next? How do you solve the challenge of mold and associated health hazards?
Call Pacific Decontamination Services at 778-269-0208 or email us!
Serving All of Vancouver Island: Victoria, Cowichan, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and Port Alberni.
