Restoration and remediation tips for water damaged carpets.
Remediation of water damaged carpet mold control.
Specialists in furniture repair restoration painting art restoration and conservation carpet and rug cleaning water damage and fire water restoration are commonly listed in phone books.
Use a soft brush and work until signs of the mold disappear.
Some building service contractors have found that carpet restoration and remediation work in response to water damage is a good fit for their business plan.
By lisa ridgely deputy editor of contracting profits.
Mold damage covering more than 2 sq.
If you are unsure what to do or if the item is expensive or of sentimental value you may wish to consult a specialist.
The key to mold control is moisture control.
When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials mold growth will often occur particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or unaddressed.
It is not enough to simply kill the mold it must also be removed so no allergic reaction occurs.
When carpets get wet the water and existing dust dirt hair fibers skin cells food crumbs bug parts etc in the carpet provide the necessary food and moisture for the mold and bacteria to grow in the carpet.
What the focus should be on is.
Feet requires a trained mold remediation professional for proper and safe clean up.
But the walls could take three days.
The key to mold control.
Remediation procedures carpet water damage mold mold spores and bacteria naturally exist in settled dust especially in carpets.
There are molds that can grow on wood paper carpet foods and insulation.
It is impossible to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment.