What You Should Do After a Professional Mould Removal Service

What You Should Do After a Professional Mould Removal Service

Professional mould removal services are the best way to remove a nasty mould infestation on your property, giving you peace of mind that the problem has been thoroughly and effectively addressed. However, you should know that even a professional mould service cannot guarantee a permanent preventive measure against future mould growth. If mould finds a new spot with favourable conditions, it will not hesitate to take root and give way to another mould infestation in the not-too-distant future.

It always pays to be well-prepared to ensure mould does not quickly return and make a mess in or around your property. If you hire TYCHE Enviro’s comprehensive mould removal services, we will help you devise a detailed plan to help with this, outline our findings and what you can and should do to prevent future mould growths from forming. The additional steps you take after the mould removal can ensure your property’s safety from mould growth and damage is assured for a relatively long time.

Final Inspection for Mould

After the mould removal service is complete, our professional team will thoroughly assess and inspect your property to ensure they have removed every last bit of mould. They will repeat most of the steps they performed during the initial inspection, like measuring moisture and humidity levels and looking for visible signs of mould growth. They may also take air samples inside and outside your property to determine if there is still a high concentration of mould spores.

The inspection helps ensure that the mould removal process was a success and that all traces of mould growth have been permanently removed. With their work assured, our technicians will later provide you with a comprehensive report that identifies areas at risk of future mould growth, the results of any test samples they took, and further recommendations to help you keep mould at bay for a long time. You can speak to us for additional clarification, and we will be happy to advise and assist you as best as we can.

Pay Attention to New Signs of Mould Growth

Awareness about mould growth is needed to ensure that preventive measures can better protect your well-being and your property. It helps to know what promotes mould growth in your property and how that fuels mould to infest many other areas of your home.

Prevention is often better than cure, so you should remember these points while tidying up your home to prevent mould spores from reoccurring.

  • Mould favours places with plenty of moisture and high humidity; mould cannot grow and spread without these ideal conditions.
  • Mould stains are easily recognisable by their patchy appearance on walls, furniture, and other surfaces, but avoid touching them with your hands.
  • Ensure you put on sufficient protective gear or clothing to ensure you do not disturb the mould and cause it to spread spores to other parts of your home.
  • Mould has a musty, pungent odour due to its microbial volatile organic compound (mVOCs) content.
  • Mould is harmful to people allergic to mould spores or mould growth; it may also cause headaches, nausea, or dizziness, among other health issues. If you suddenly develop respiratory or other health-related problems, consider seeing a doctor and speaking to our professional mould removal team for a checkup.
  • Cleaning mould stains or surface-level growths does not remove the inner layers of mould, which can mean mould can still spread even after you have wiped the area down. If you see a new patch of mould growth, consider contacting us for an assessment and complete the removal process.
  • Mould can thrive on any organic matter, from clothing to wood and even leather. As long as conditions are conducive, mould will feast on these materials to sustain its growth.
  • We recommend throwing out any irrecoverable items with visible signs of mould growth, such as furniture, soft toys, upholstery, or decorative items. If you do not do so, you run the risk of promoting further mould growth much sooner than you think. There may be specialists who can help clean and restore these items, but they can be costly to hire.

As long as you pay close attention to your property’s condition, you can easily stay on top of things and keep mould at bay for the foreseeable future.

Ensure Proper Ventilation

Besides moisture, mould prefers to grow when the humidity level is at least 55 per cent; as a rule of thumb, the higher the humidity, the more water vapour in the air. The moisture from humid air can end up settling or condensing in various places inside and around your property, creating conditions favourable for mould growth. Numerous factors can contribute to a high humidity level within your property, ranging from the weather to daily activities like cooking.

Keeping humidity under control is a crucial aspect of preventing its uncontrolled growth. You can do so by doing the following:

  • Buy a dehumidifier. A dehumidifier helps remove moisture from the air in your property and keeps humidity levels at a stable range. Most air conditioners can also do this, but you must ensure the devices are cleaned regularly to avoid health issues later on.
  • Open doors and windows in your property, as it promotes better air circulation and lets fresh air in. You can also use fans to facilitate this circulation.
  • Raise the temperature in rooms where moisture condenses onto surfaces.
  • Install exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens where there is plenty of moisture. This will remove excess moisture and vent it out of your property.

Look for Underlying Moisture Issues

Apart from humidity, moisture can also come from other sources, most notably water or sewage leaks in and around your property. As part of the mould removal service, we will notify you if we find any areas of concern where plenty of moisture is entering your property. Ideally, you want to dry any wet areas or items within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mould from taking root. In cases where the leak has gone undetected for a very long time, you must hire a technician or handyman to help you repair the damage and address the leak promptly.

Without our knowledge, areas we do not regularly check tend to be prone to faulty piping or other issues that create wet conditions. For many of us, it may be a case of something being “out of sight, out of mind;” still, you cannot afford to be lax regarding mould growth.

Here are some essential pointers to addressing moisture issues in your property:

  • Check your air conditioner for refrigerant or water leaks and address them immediately.
  • Clean and repair the roof gutters to prevent water from accumulating or leaking into the home.
  • Thoroughly inspect your plumbing system to look for sewage leaks that may also be a long-term health hazard.
  • Look for holes or gaps in and around your property that allow rainwater to seep inside. Ensure you get it fixed as soon as possible.
  • Clean wet areas of your property (most notably, kitchens and bathrooms) regularly.
  • Check that your windows are secure during rainy days to prevent water from entering your property.
  • Examine any air vents you may have for signs of leaking.

Regular Cleaning and Maintenance

Routine cleaning can also prevent mould growth by ensuring it does not have room to grow on your property. Mopping the floor, wiping walls and windows, and even vacuuming can contribute to a cleaner environment that removes the conditions that enable mould growth. However, whenever you do so, ensure that every area you clean up is allowed to dry thoroughly; open up the doors and windows to improve interior air circulation and speed up this process.

If areas of concern were pointed out to you after the final inspection post-mould removal, you should aim to clean these areas before cleaning the other spaces in your property. At the same time, pay attention to anything in your property that could also use some attention; you can detect problems much earlier than if you waited for a problem to arise.

Follow-up Inspections for Continued Prevention

Follow-up Mould Inspections

With every precaution you take, you can be sure you can effectively prevent a future instance of severe mould growth. Still, scheduling a follow-up inspection every once in a while would not hurt if it means getting an accurate read on your property’s condition. With TYCHE Enviro’s assistance, we can help you perform a follow-up inspection that monitors the same criteria as our initial inspection before the personalised mould removal plan. This way, we can help you determine if your property is mould-free or if remedial action may be needed in some areas.

It can be a confidence booster to learn that the follow-up inspection has found your property remains free from mould growth; you can take pride in knowing that your preventive efforts have not gone to waste!

Enjoy Professional Mould Removal Services with TYCHE Enviro

Are you worried about mould growing on your property? Here at TYCHE Enviro, we can help ease your worries and provide comprehensive mould removal services. With our free onsite inspection, we thoroughly assess your property and help you develop a mould removal plan that nips mould growth in the bud. Our highly trained mould removal specialists will treat your mould issues professionally, using the latest industry-approved techniques and equipment to remove your mould problem effectively.

Contact us today for more information on how we can help you!

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