Why SERVPRO Uses Lots of Plastic in Mold Removal Jobs in Roxbury

6/22/2022 (Permalink)

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Mold Removal Experts Know How to Protect Your Home

Mold removal, or mold remediation, helps property owners in Roxbury resolve microbial infestations. There are specific methods used to assist homeowners with microbial infestations. 

One thing we at SERVPRO want residents to know about mold removal inside their Roxbury property is never to disturb it. Touching, sweeping, brushing, or blowing on mold can cause it to release spores. These microscopic particles are capable of creating new microbial colonies elsewhere inside your residence. 

To control the mold and protect your house from migrating spores, we use plastic sheeting during the removal of microbial infestations and mold remediation in various applications: 

• Enclosing areas that contain no mold so they remain mold-free as we work,
• Partitioning places with mold for dry ice blasting or application of an encapsulating medium, and
• Creation of a negative pressure chamber for use when restoring affected furnishings.

Plastic sheeting is an impenetrable material that is inexpensive and easy to manage for our diverse requirements. We use non-marking tape to attach sections of sheeting to your walls above doorways and entrances to hallways. We also might use plastic to close off your ductwork, preventing any possible contamination. 

At the end of our mold removal efforts, we can quickly wrap up used plastic sheeting, forming a rolled-up ball. Or, we might fold it several times and use it as an extra layer when disposing of torn-away materials with sharp edges. Then, we bag it and carry it out of your home for secure disposal. 

One thing about plastic sheeting that can work against homeowners, however, is that the material retains moisture. Because of this property, we never recommend its use except for temporary, short periods. Otherwise, instead of helping with mold removal, the presence of plastic sheeting can create an environment suitable for the prolific growth of mold.

The little details, including where to adhere plastic sheeting and the timing involved in projects performed by the experienced crew at SERVPRO of Jamaica Plain / Roxbury, make all the difference. Call us at (617) 466-6909 for mold remediation.