To Save or Replace: Item Care After Mold Growth

1/10/2022 (Permalink)

If you find mold in your home, it is important to have SERVPRO remove it as quickly as possible.

Item Care After Mold Growth: To Save Or Replace

When you have a mold problem, it tends to get on everything. Part of the mold cleaning process in your home in Charleston Park, FL, includes taking care of your belongings. Many things may have to be thrown away if the mold is embedded deep within them, but mold mitigation specialists may be able to salvage more than you think.

Photos and Documents

Family photographs tend to carry heavy sentimental value, and important documents may cost money and take a lot of time to replace. It’s good news, therefore, when these items can be restored following mold damage.

By hiring certified technicians who are experts in mold remediation, you may be able to save papers that are hard or impossible to replace. There are several possible ways to restore these items:

• Thermal drying
• Freeze drying
• Air drying
• Dehumidifying

Textiles and Soft Materials

Mold cleaning of textiles usually involves a slightly more intense version of the routine cleaning they already get. Curtains, clothing, linens and leather may be able to be restored “Like it never even happened." Many items can also be salvaged via dry cleaning. The Esporta Wash System is used by remediation specialists to clean soft items to a food-grade level.

Computers and Televisions

Electronic equipment can be a little trickier to clean. Water can cause irreparable damage to sensitive gadgets, so it’s important to make sure the machine is thoroughly dried first. Equipment that has mold damage can short out and crash if you try to use it before it is fully repaired. You should thus enlist the help of technicians who specialize in electronics restoration.

When you start the mold cleaning process, you may be overwhelmed by how many items are affected. Certified experts can help you distinguish between what can be saved and what has to be thrown away. You may be able to salvage more than you imagine.