Mold Damaged Pottsville Businesses Can Open During Abatement

3/2/2022 (Permalink)

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Explore Commercial Mold Remediation Options in Pottsville with SERVPRO Specialists 

Mold growth already carries a stigma, particularly when found in restaurants or other food production or sale sites or businesses like lodgings or health clubs. Mold damage in Pottsville commercial properties causes concerns not only because remediation can be tricky but also because your business might need to be closed temporarily when dealing with it, detrimental to your bottom line. When mold remediation is in the hands of licensed and certified experts, industry-approved controls can limit the real and perceived hazards, permitting businesses to continue operations in many cases.

What Protocols Does SERVPRO Use for Pottsville Mold Remediation?

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed and published a guide to Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings, and SERVPRO follows it when addressing Pottsville commercial mold damage. In general, mold inspections, remediations, and removal adhere to the following steps:

• Locating the mold -- usually depending on owner observation -- (obtaining testing only in rare cases where hidden mold is suspected)
• Containing the mold
• Removing the mold from surfaces in the contained space
• Cleaning up moldy debris with HEPA-filter vacuums or spray and wipe and bagging for lawful disposal
• Applying EPA-registered antimicrobials to inhibit further mold growth

How Can SERVPRO Help Keep Your Pottsville Business Operating Despite Mold Remediation?

SERVPRO mold remediation crews are containment experts, fortunate because a well-contained mold removal workspace can prevent the drift of moldy contaminants, allowing non-affected spaces to remain open for business. Features of SERVPRO’s containment procedure include:

• Wrapping the mold-containing room or rooms with 1.6 mil polyethylene
• Sealing edges of the work area after wrapping
• Requiring SERVPRO crew members to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) limiting the sharing of moldy materials 
• Adding a loading/unloading or technician dressing room buffer to minimize the transfer of any spores or mold residues
• Enhancing the seal using negative pressure air scrubbing technology, which forces contaminants in the contained space through HEPA filters before exhausting to the outdoors -- a bonus is removing musty-smelling mold particles that could catch the notice of your customers. 

SERVPRO of Pottsville approaches commercial mold remediation with your unique business needs in mind. Call (570) 622-8991 to consult with our experts.