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Procedures

The best way to deal with mold is to prevent it from happening. If the drying of a wet building materials is commenced within 24 hours, the chances of preventing mold growth are excellent. If building materials remain wet, it is inevitable that mold will start to grow. Therefore, addressing and eliminating moisture problems is the critical first step.

ServiceMaster Clean® mold remediation team adheres to the following procedures:

Assess the Damage

ServiceMaster Clean® uses specialized moisture meters to check walls, ceilings, wood floors and other areas of your property for signs of dampness and moisture.

Extract and Dry

We use our state-of-the-art water extraction and dehumidification equipment to confirm water is extracted from floors, walls, cabinets, carpets, upholstery or other fabrics. This greatly reduces the possibility of mold proliferation.

Seal Off all Contaminated Areas

We seal off the affected area to eliminate the risk of airborne spores spreading to unaffected areas.

Remove Affected Materials

Drywall and other affected building materials in your home or building need to be professionally removed, immediately.

Final Stage

Heppa vac and seal contaminated areas.

If there is more than 10 sq.ft. affected it may be necessary for the customer to hire an Industrial Hygenist to perform an assessment and write a protocol for services to be performed before any work can be performed by ServiceMaster Clean®.

The Industrial Hygenist will perform a final evaluation once ServiceMaster Clean® has completed the remediation to insure that all work performed meets the standards and guidelines set forth by the restoration industry. Below are some references to the industry guidelines.

NYCDOH(2000) Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments, New York City department of Health, New York, NY
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/epi/moldrpt1.shtml

USEPA (2001) Mold remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.
http://www.epa.gov/mold/mold_remediation.html

ACGIH (1999) Bioaerosols Assessment and Control, American Conference of Government Industrial Hygenists, Cincinnati, OH
http://www.acgih.org/store/productdetail.cfm?id=349

IICRC S520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation
http://www.iicrc.org/s520info.shtml

At ServiceMaster Clean®, we have the equipment, personnel, and experience to handle your home, housing complex, or business area mold damage. When mold needs to be addressed, call the professionals at ServiceMaster Clean®. We are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Call us now at 301-972-9100.