Stopping Mold Damage in Tracy

12/22/2017 (Permalink)

Stopping mold growth can be a difficult and even hazardous process.

Stopping Mold Damage

Most people think of mold as belonging to a dark, dank place like Washington state, not California. The reality is that can grow in Tracy just as easily as a home anywhere else.

Stopping it completely requires an extensive inventory of anti-fungal and anti-microbial agents and the training to use them. Every SERVPRO technician is trained and tested on each type of chemical agent before we sent them to stop mold damage in your Tracy home. The EPA tested and approved each type we use.

Commercial Disinfectants
This type destroys about 98 percent of the mold and other contaminants found in most homes. The disinfectants we primarily use are phenols, formaldehyde, chlorine, and cleaning alcohols. They cannot be used on every surface though.

Fungistats And Mildewstats
This category slows the rate of growth on organic material like cotton, leather, paper, and wool. The main advantage of using these types of agents is that they do not stain or otherwise damage surfaces.

Sanitizers
These agents are very efficient at reducing microbial levels deemed safe by state and federal health agencies. That makes them especially useful for kitchens and bathrooms. The only drawback is that we have to reapply them regularly or mold can start to grow again.

Sporicides
As an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agent, a sporicide is exceptional. In a too large concentration, they can be hazardous to the health of anyone near them, so SERVPRO technicians use each one strictly to manufacturer directions.

Sterilants
These are the strongest agents in our inventory. They kill every microorganism they come into contact with, so our technicians are not allowed to use them without protective gear. Chlorine bleach is a sterilant, but it is not as powerful as the agents we use. They do not pit surfaces despite their strength, which makes them perfect for sinks and faucets in kitchens and bathrooms.

Stopping mold growth can be a difficult and even hazardous process. To do it properly, you need a professional restoration company. If you even suspect there is mold in your home, call SERVPRO of Tracy at (209) 834-0200. We are here for you.

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