If your home smells musty and you've recently had a water leak, you may want to call in a mold removal company, especially if you have a mold allergy. The company can test for mold if needed, or it can just track down the mold so it can be removed. Here's a look at how a mold removal company might remove mold from your home in a way that won't bother your allergies.

They Will Seal The Area To Contain Mold Spores

The mold removal company is careful not to spread the spores around your house. One thing they may do is put plastic sheeting up in doorways so the room being worked on is sealed off. This contains mold spores when used along with other practices. However, you may want to leave your home when the work is going on to ensure your allergies won't be bothered.

They Will Set Up Vacuum Equipment To Pull Mold Outside

When removing mold from surfaces, the mold removal company uses negative pressure equipment and vacuums so all the spores are immediately pulled out of your house once they are scrubbed off of wood or other surfaces. This doesn't give the spores a chance to break away and float through your house.

They Will Use Mold Killers So Mold Won't Grow Back

It usually isn't enough to remove mold from your home, the mold removal company may also kill it. They might use biocides to kill the mold before it's scrubbed away or to kill mold that clings to wood and can't be removed completely. The company might use dry ice instead and blast the mold with it. This method kills the mold and also removes it by blasting it off the surfaces in the room. Killing the mold keeps any mold that might be left behind from spreading since it is no longer alive.

They Will Dispose Of Moldy Materials By Double Bagging

Materials covered with mold, especially fabrics, are easier to bag and throw out than clean. Materials to be thrown out are double bagged to ensure no spores can escape, and so the bags can be taken from your home safely.

By taking all of these precautions, you'll be as protected as possible when mold removal is underway. However, when you have a mild allergy, you may want to take additional precautions, such as using an air purifier in your home or bedroom, and staying alert for musty odors and other signs of water damage so mold doesn't start growing again.

If you find yourself in need of mold removal services, contact professional contractors such as 1-800-BUSY-DOG.