Water Restoration: How To Prevent Mold

Mold can grow as fast as 24-48 Hours after moisture has saturated building materials. It is important to take the needed steps to prevent future issues, further damages, and proper restoration.

1.Stop The Water Source

2.Remove Water

3. Clean & Apply Anti-Microbial

4. Dry or Remove Saturated Building Materials

Mold needs a food source to grow. Naturally, any level of restoration is not going to be suitable if the issue itself is not rectified in a correct manner. You can shut the water off at the house, sink, faucet, etc. But it is always a good idea to have a professional take a look as soon as possible.

Removing in water is crucial to do in a timely manner. The longer it sits, the more it staurates, which leads to further repairs.

Appropriate cleaning procedures must be done to eliminate dust, residual water, stagnet water, etc. Anti-Microbial is usually what is required to prevent mold growth. Organic Anti Microbial is a good idea when people, children, or animals are present.

The structure, Walls, Flooring, and other porous materials must be dried. This process is called, The Dry-out , and usually reuires equipment to be placed and monitored in your home for 3 to 5 days.

Now that the mold had been prevented, steps have been taken to mitgate damages, you are now ready for the rebuild!