The difference between mould cleaning & mould remediation.
What is the difference between mould cleaning and mould remediation? This is a very good question with many possible interpretations on this question, the following is our take on the answer from a professional mould remediation standpoint!
As professional mould remediation experts in Adelaide, we often see articles all over the internet about what is the best chemical to clean mould with, what are the best techniques to use, how to prevent mould from returning etc, the list goes on. The truth of the matter is that mould remediation is an extremely complex issue with many variables and a multitude of processes to go through in order to properly remediate and to get to the core of the mould issue itself.
True mould remediation is such a vast subject with endless situations, complexities and scenarios that a short internet video, an article or even a blog could not even begin to scratch the surface of addressing what is required to provide proper, effective, professional mould remediation.
These people (some of them claiming to be mould experts) that are uploading videos on the internet, spraying mould with a chlorine based chemical and then wiping it with a cloth are just demonstrating a complete lack of knowledge and total ignorance. To a trained and seasoned mould remediation expert it is laughable, and it is not an indication of what professional mould remediation is all about.
What is professional mould remediation.
Professional mould remediation is about taking a wholistic approach to mould issues and working through the required processes as set out in the IICRC R250 Guidelines to achieve a positive outcome with regard to treating and remediating mould growth issues.
Each and every mould remediation project is so vastly different, some may be relatively straight forward however many have their own complications, complexities, difficulties and sometimes limitations that all need to be worked through in order to achieve a successful outcome.
Becoming proficient in proper mould remediation takes time, there is a lot of industry IICRC training to complete, a lot of study to do and many years of hands-on experience required to truly master the art of expert mould remediation. A mould remediation expert should be accredited by the IICRC and should be able to provide proof of this accreditation if requested by the customer.
- IICRC mould remediation Accreditation.
- Associated training and IICRC examinations should be completed.
- Extensive hands-on mould remediation experience required.
The basic mould remediation process.
Mould remediation is serious business, the health and safety of the property occupants and of the mould remediation technician are on the line. Also, mould can be destructive to the property itself and can be doing damage to the building materials and to the property structure.
Mould remediation can be tedious and laborious, and the costs on a large job can reflect this. Sometimes some heavily impacted building materials may need to be removed and often some form of building repairs may be required after the mould remediation process has been completed.
Basic outline of the steps typically required for proper mould remediation.
- A thorough and detailed mould assessment.
- Moisture mapping to determine the extent of moisture.
- Containment installed to stop mould spread & to keep all parties safe.
- Set up air scrubbers to create negative pressure within the containment.
- Any non-restorable building materials are removed and bagged ready for disposal.
- Hepa vacuuming to remove viable mould spores.
- Surfactant cleaning to remove the main load of the mould contamination.
- Anti-bacterial cleaning to kill the mould and additionally clean the affected areas.
- Hydrogen peroxide treatment – typically used for mould stain removal.
- Hepa-filtered air exchange is set up to remove airborne mould spores.
- Set up for structural drying once the mould remediation process is completed.
- Optional PRV – This is independent testing by a certified hygienist.
Please note that this is only a very broad overview of the professional mould remediation process however it demonstrates that the entire process can be quite involved and that there is far more to mould remediation that simply spraying and wiping mould with a cloth.
What is mould cleaning?
Mould cleaning is simply the process of cleaning the visible mould itself. Whilst mould cleaning is important it is only a small part of the overall mould remediation process. Mould cleaning typically involves, Hepa vacuuming followed by multiple chemical cleaning processes to form part of the overall mould remediation process.
Often people confuse mould cleaning as mould remediation however mould cleaning is simply part of the overall mould remediation process.
Mould cleaning process.
- Hepa vacuuming
- Surfactant cleaning to remove the contamination load.
- Anti-bacterial cleaning to kill the mould.
- Hydrogen peroxide cleaning for mould stain removal.
Why choose Flood Fixers for mould remediation in Adelaide.
The professional team at Flood Fixers are your best choice for mould removal in Adelaide, our team are IICRC mould remediation experts with over 20 years of industry experience under their belts. Effective mould remediation in Adelaide takes skill, training and hard work, you can always rely on our dedicated team to go above and beyond to achieve the very best mould remediation outcome for you every time.
With multiple service vans on the road our expert team can always service you in a timely manner for your mould removal in Adelaide.
- IICRC Accredited mould remediation experts.
- Over 20 years mould remediation experience.
- Dedicated & helpful technicians.
- Our service vans are set up with the latest equipment and tools.
- We can service you in a timely manner for mould removal in Adelaide.
- We guarantee our mould remediation services.
Flood Fixers Also service the following areas for mould remediation.
Flood Fixers have local mould remediation technicians in the following areas that are available and happy to assist you with any mould remediation needs that you may have. You can always rely on professional team for prompt, honest and reliable service.
- Adelaide Hills mould removal service.
- Fleurier Peninsular mould remediation service.
- Barossa Valley professional mould remediation.
- Murray bridge accredited mould remediation.
No matter where you are located within our service area our team will always do their best to get to you as fast as possible.
