SERVPRO Offers World-Class Mold Remediation in Queens

1/27/2025 (Permalink)

Mold damage restoration is a long and involved process. Contact SERVPRO for certified technicians who are ready to help you.

Queens Residents Trust SERVPRO® with Mold Remediation  

The best way to prevent lasting property damage after mold infestation is to seek professional help. Restorers like SERVPRO have years of experience and the right tools for mold remediation of your Queens home.  

SERVPRO techs stick to the IICRC-S520 guidelines during mold remediation in Queens properties. Our mold specialists use various containment systems to prevent mold spores and fragments from spreading to the uncontaminated areas of your property during the restoration process. 

Content Cleaning Methods During Mold Removal 

SERVPRO techs aim to preserve your property’s contents to the greatest extent possible, reducing replacement costs. We use industry-leading tools and techniques to offer a thorough and safe mold remediation process tailored to the situation.

We use appropriate mold cleaning methods based on various factors, including the material composition, condition, and damage location. In some cases, a combination of techniques is necessary to facilitate the remediation of the contents.   

We use the following methods to clean mold damage:

• Air-based methods: We use these methods to clean semi-porous and non-porous contents outside or in laminar airflow. We use these methods when engineering controls are adequate to prevent excessive contaminant buildup. 
• Liquid-based methods: These rely on water combined with physical or mechanical cleaning to dislodge mold from surfaces. 
• Abrasive methods: SERVPRO techs use a medium or material to dislodge contamination in these methods. Some examples of abrasive methods include sanding, scraping, brushing, and media blasting. 

The primary focus of these cleaning methods is to remove mold from the salvageable contents. We aim to preserve your property’s contents to the greatest extent possible, cutting the costs of replacements. We use industry-leading tools and techniques to offer a thorough and safe mold remediation process tailored to the situation.

Encapsulation in Mold Restoration 

Encapsulation involves coating a porous or semi-porous material from which mold cannot be entirely removed. Techs might use materials like shellac, varnish, or lacquer for encapsulation. 

While it is not a cleaning method, the IICRC recommends it in the following situations:

• Coating or irreplaceable unfinished wood items with shellac or varnish
• Lamination of irreplaceable or valuable documents between two polyethylene sheets. 

Call SERVPRO of Newark at (302) 733-7933 today. 

Mold Removal Steps for Queens Properties with Severe Contamination

4/9/2024 (Permalink)

The first step to resolving mold damage is calling your local trained professionals at SERVPRO.

Convenience and Safety When Dealing with Mold Damage

Queens, NY, is renowned for its cultural diversity, reflected in its cuisines, festivals, and neighborhoods. Cultural institutions include museums like the Queens Museum, the Museum of the Moving Image, and the Noguchi Museum, which showcase art, film, and history. Visitors and residents relax in numerous local parks and outdoor spaces like Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Astoria Park, and the Queens Botanical Garden. Local events held annually, like the Diwali Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, and the Queens International Night Market, celebrate different cultural heritages. 

Mold removal from Queens properties becomes challenging when significant or hidden contamination occurs. Knowing the appropriate steps to take eases the difficulty and enhances safety for everyone involved. SERVPRO® has applied microbial remediation technicians who plan mold remediation properly.

 Essential Procedures That Facilitate Mold Removal

• Donning protective equipment 
• Establishing containment
• Controlled demolition
• Bagging and disposing of the debris

When mold is disturbed by wiping surfaces or cutting materials, its debris escapes into the air, where it can pose respiratory issues. Skin contact is also likely for the people working in the contaminated areas. Wearing protective equipment resolves this problem. Our SERVPRO crews wear respirators such as N95 or P100, protective gloves, and body suits, allowing us to work safely in areas affected by all levels of mold infestation. 

Apart from the protective materials worn by the people handling mold removal, another layer of protection is necessary at the structure level. Our SERVPRO crews use 6-mil or thicker plastic sheets to create a containment zone that limits the spread of mold debris and particulate matter to the rest of the structure.

Other Resources Necessary to Establish Containment

• Durable tape to hold sheeting in place
• Zipper doors for entry points
• PVC pipes or spring-loaded metal rods for support

Resolving mold situations may involve accumulating significant debris from tearing down ceilings, wall panels, and insulation. Heavy-duty plastic bags help collect and aggregate debris, making them easier to dispose of.   

SERVPRO of Steinway helps when you need mold removal services. Call (917) 341-4702.