What Is The Difference Between Mold Removal & Mold Remediation?

9/24/2024 (Permalink)

When mold covers a large square footage of a surface, remediation is required.

Often when you hear about mold cleaning crews, you will see the word remediation. This can often cause confusion for homeowners who have never needed to deal with mold in the past. The simple difference between mold removal and remediation is how the mold is being removed. Mold removal refers to the process of removing mold from the surface of an object. Mold remediation involves removing the object that is covered in mold. Remediation is often necessary because it can be impossible to remove mold from a surface where there is a significant amount of mold. Even if the mold was somehow removed, the remaining material would be significantly ruined and therefore need to be replaced. This is common when mold growth is extensive. In this article, we will cover the differences in greater detail and when remediation is done compared to mold removal. For mold services in the Great Neck / Port Washington area, please contact the team here at SERVPRO®.

How Is Mold Classified?

Different categories of mold can grow in a property. Oftentimes there are three broad categories used to sort mold types. Allergenic molds cause reactions that are similar to other allergens. People who come close to these molds might have itchy eyes, congestion, and even difficulty breathing. Pathogenic molds are linked to more serious long-term issues including attacks on the nervous system. Toxic molds are molds that can cause serious short-term health issues. Overall, the goal of any property owner is to get rid of mold regardless of the type of mold you have. But it is important to understand how important it is to have the proper safety equipment or the importance of working with a team that can remove mold safely.

When Is Mold Remediation Necessary

Mold remediation requires the removal of not just the mold but the surface the mold has grown on. This is often the case because the mold has taken over a large section of material. When mold growth is larger than 10 square feet it is almost always necessary to work with a team of licensed contractors that provide remediation services. By removing both the mold and the surface the mold is growing on you reduce the risk of new mold growing in your home. Combined with other services like water damage cleanup and light carpentry, you can further decrease the risk that more mold will grow in the future.

Mold Remediation Services in Great Neck / Port Washington

SERVPRO® of Great Neck / Port Washington serves homes and businesses in the area to provide mold remediation, water damage cleanup, and other vital services that can help protect your property. For more information, please contact our team.