Mold removal job in Boca Raton

After a roof leak that wasn’t treated properly, a newlywed couple suffered from a mold infestation problem in Boca Raton. Their firstborn’s room was mainly affected. PuroClean performed a successful mold removal job.

Mold infestation problems are very common in Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach and the surrounding areas. The high humidity levels is one of the main factors that contribute to mold growth everywhere, even inside our own houses. Luckily, there are advanced technologies to effectively do a mold removal job and return properties to a pre-loss condition.

That is what we were able to do in the Garcia family home, located in Boca Raton. The newlywed couple returned to their property, after visiting some family in New York. Immediately after opening their daughter’s room, they smelled a strong musty smell. Mr. Garcia noticed that part of the ceiling, wall and carpet were wet. He immediately called PuroClean of Deerfield Beach.

“PuroClean came to our house within 45 minutes and started to assess the problem. Turns out there was mold within the walls, ceiling, and underneath the carpet. Luckily they gave us a very fair estimate and started to work right away”, explained the homeowner.

The first thing the Puroclean team did was to create containment to prevent mold spores to travel throughout the house. Then, immediately added an Air Scrubber, which is a Hepa air filtration system, that removes spores present in the air and blows out the clean air. They connected the air scrubber to the main window, to avoid airflow that could volatilize the mold spores.

“Mold remediation jobs are very meticulous and thorough. It is important to be careful not to volatilize the mold spores and remediate the problem without spreading it to the rest of the property. That is why we use containment, air scrubbers, and the right chemicals. All of our technicians are properly trained and IICRC licensed”, explained Erick Salas, the project manager of the team.

After the space was properly contained, the PuroClean of Deerfield Beach team, removed the affected carpet and placed it in the proper bagging for its disposal. They also cut the affected walls and ceiling and bagged them.

“After we finished removing all the affected materials, we applied the chemical solution to actually kill the mold. Whenever you apply a mold killer, the dead spores start to spread, which is why the containment must be sealed, and all the technicians have to use the proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).”, added Salas.

The Carolina Protocol for mold remediation, which is the one that PuroClean uses, states that after the mold remediation solution has been placed, it is important to leave it for a few hours and then start HEPA vacuuming the dead mold spores. It is the only to effectively contain it and avoid its sporulation.

After a couple of days of hard work, the room was returned to a pre-loss condition. The PuroClean team even replaced the drywall and painted the affected parts.

“It was great to see the whole process and how they are so trained and meticulous at remediating mold infestation problems, I highly recommend this company for mold remediation jobs in Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach” finished Mr. Garcia.

Mold Damage and Your Health

“A mold infestation can cause serious health hazards, so it’s best to take immediate steps to remove the growth. Many people resort to a bleach and water solution, but that typically only masks the issue and doesn’t entirely kill the mold. In fact, bleach feeds the internal mold spores. Even though the surface may look bleached and clean, the remaining spores will root deeper and stronger and will often return worse than before. Ultimately, when the root cause of the problem is not treated, mold can return to the same spot. A harsher removal process is usually needed for stubborn mold to eliminate the problem.”, PuroClean.