Molds are fungi that grow as filaments called hyphae. They are invisible to the eye, but as they grow into colonies they become visible. They thrive on dead organic matters and appear as a furry coating that grows on surfaces and food. Molds grow on everything – wood, paper, concrete, insulation, and most other surfaces where there is moisture and oxygen.
Mold spores are present in the air and when they land on a damp spot, they start digesting it and grow until they totally destroy the thing on which they attach themselves. They can also grow on building surfaces which is usually due to the temperature and humidity especially in areas that are frequently visited by typhoons and hurricanes.
Cocoa, a city in Brevard County, State of Florida, is one city that is frequently subjected to the onslaught of tropical storms and hurricanes. It was founded in 1860 by fishermen who are drawn to its lush natural resources. Residents of the city often experience flooding and water damage to their properties whenever there are storms or hurricanes that pass through.
In the aftermath of storms and the subsequent flooding that occur as a result, residents face the process of cleaning up and restoring damaged property. The process can take a few days of hard and risky work to weeks or even months. The contaminated area has to be dried thoroughly and everything that is severely damaged has to be disposed of.
Proper drying of contaminated surfaces is necessary to prevent molds from growing. Molds can cause several health problems, the most common of which is allergic reaction to it which can in turn trigger asthma attacks and other respiratory problems. It is therefore very important to make all the necessary precautions against molds.
Mold removal in Cocoa, FL is usually done by professional contractors especially in homes that have been heavily contaminated. The very first thing that has to be done is to determine the location of mold growth and the source of the moisture. This would require air sampling which can verify the existence of molds that are not visible. Getting surface samples by using swabs and tapes will determine how much molds are present on surfaces. The entire material can also be removed for testing and identifying molds.
After the source and extent of mold growth is determined, you can now start with the actual removal process. The most effective way of course is to dispose of items that are visibly showing signs of mold growth. Fabric restoration can be done to remove mold spores from clothing and prevent further mold growth.
In large areas, experts in mold removal use new technology in combating mold growth. They use Dry Ice Freeze Blasting which is used to remove molds from wood and cement, Dry Fog which fills the area with a dry chemical fog to kill molds, or HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) vacuum which is filtered and is used in the final leg of the mold remediation process.
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