Your Guide to Getting Rid of Mold

3/7/2025 (Permalink)

Uh oh, do you see weird spots on your walls or smell something musty? You might have mold! It's like a bad weed growing in your house, and it can cause problems. Here's what happens if you think you have mold and call for help:

Step 1: Call the Mold Experts:

• If you see or smell something that makes you think you have mold, call SERVPRO©.
• A trained professional from SERVPRO will come to your house and look for mold.

Step 2: The Mold Detective:

• The professional will check all the places where mold likes to hide, like damp areas and dark corners.
• If they find mold, they'll tell you what needs to be done.

Step 3: Get the Go-Ahead:

• Before they start cleaning, they'll give you a work authorization form. This is like a permission slip.
• You'll need to read it and sign it, so you know exactly what they're going to do.

Step 4: Stay Safe:

• While they're cleaning up the mold, they might ask you to leave the area.
• This is for your safety! Mold can be harmful, and they want to make sure you don't breathe it in.
• They will use special tools and do special steps to keep the mold from spreading.

Step 5: Extra Help If Needed:

• If there's a lot of mold, they might need to bring in even more experts.
• These experts have special equipment to test the air and make sure all the mold is gone.

The Bottom Line:

If you think you have mold, don't try to clean it up yourself. Call SERVPRO! They know how to find it, clean it up safely, and make sure it doesn't come back.