Why we can help you with that mold issue!

1/22/2021 (Permalink)

This photo is from our teams finding a neglected bathroom in a basement that had been experiencing several water damages over years.

Although DIY projects can be fun, cheap, and educational mold is not a good DIY project idea. Although there are tons of tips and tricks on how to "kill" mold, scientifically, it is not the correct way to deal with mold in a home. Wiping mold may look like it has been properly treated but the spore count can still be fairly high and can grow back without removing the source. SERVPRO of Burlington Middlebury suggests removing any porous material that has come in contact with mold. Your best option of getting rid of the mold on your drywall is to just cut out the area. There's nothing safer for the treatment of mold than to just remove the source and thoroughly clean. SERVPRO uses systems and environmental controls to accomplish this without contaminating other parts of the home. If the mold extends over to the framing of your house, the area would need to get wiped down, dried out, and completely cleaned to make sure the layer of wood that had the spores attached to it is completely mitigated. Mold can be very tricky and unpredictable. It is okay to ask a professional to come take care of this would-be DIY project. 

If you find mold in your home, Contact the professionals at the SERVPRO of Burlington Middlebury @ (802) 497-1101.