What is an Air Scrubber and How Does it Removes Mold From Your Norristown Home

10/31/2018 (Permalink)

Mold is common in Norristown. Often, there is hidden damage behind the visible signs.

Where to get Industry-proven Mold Damage Remediation Services in Norristown

Leaving mold damage unattended to for an extended period can cause unnecessary damage to your home and possible health effects to the occupants. Molds occur naturally in our surroundings and usually reproduce by releasing spores into the environment. For them to grow, wet conditions must be available, so, do not assume the moment you notice a musty smell in your property. Let us look at some of the measures that we employ when dealing with such incidents in Norristown.  

The walls, drapes, and carpets in your Norristown property are some of the areas that are vulnerable to mold damage. Our SERVPRO technicians can use air scrubbers to get rid of the mold from such surfaces. Air scrubbers work by drawing the surrounding air and then filter it to remove the impurities. These devices come in different sizes, and each is appropriate for different levels of mold contamination. Air scrubbing works efficiently when the mold is at the surface and is yet to penetrate materials.  

If we come across a severely contaminated drywall, removing and discarding it is necessary. The same applies to all porous items in the building. Other materials that we may discard after contamination include carpets, padding, and mattresses. After removing the debris and materials that we should discard, we place them under containment, the same way we handle moldy debris. We also use the damp-wiping technique to clean restorable items and surfaces. The cleaning agent that our SERVPRO technicians use to damp-wipe the areas should not cause any bleaching activities and lead to discoloration. It means the surface we are cleaning also determines the mold remediation processes we put into use.  

After drying the items and the surrounding surface, we have to apply a disinfectant to deactivate any active spores and prevent future mold growth. Where necessary, we perform deodorization to address the odor problem. SERVPRO of Norristown is a locally owned company that offers 24-hour emergency cleaning and restoration services to homes and businesses. To work with our highly trained technicians, call (610) 272-8520 and get the help that you deserve. 

Isaac Norris and William Trent purchased the land that became Norristown from William Penn, Jr. (son of Pennsylvania’s founder) in 1704,  Click here to read more of Norristown’s history.