Difference Between Mold Removal and Mold Remediation

The difference between mold removal and mold remediation is quite simply how mold removal is physically removing mold spores while mold remediation focuses on returning mold levels to normal, natural levels. Many mold remediation companies now advertise how they can remove all of the mold from your home when it’s simply not true. Mold is everywhere in the form of spores, so a 100% mold removal isn’t possible in any shape or form no matter where you live. In fact, the terms Mold Remediation and Mold Removal are interchangeable and are used in the same circumstance in the industry. However, achieving complete mold removal is impossible due to airborne mold spores being microscopic are found in both outdoor and indoor environments.

When it comes to mold not visible to the eye, homeowners may only realize they have a mold problem until they experience mold symptoms such as a cough, watery eyes, runny nose, and congestion all of a sudden. When symptoms like this do disappear when you’re not inside the property, it is a sign indoor mold is the culprit in your home. It becomes an issue since some molds are toxic to people and pets. Extreme circumstances of molds can trigger life-threatening illnesses, severe asthma attacks, or even neurological problems.

Musty smells inside the property can reveal the presence of certain molds, but not all molds produce odors, however. We recommend a visual inspection and an air sample test which can pinpoint mold growth and the type of mold you may have. 

A major cause of mold can be when a property has sustained long-term water damage. Mold spores from water can latch onto surfaces within 48 hours. Water damage can be found in forms of small home plumbing leaks or previously areas that were subject to water for at least 48 hours. 

Molds are part of the natural environment. Yet mold may begin growing indoors at a tremendous rate when mold spores land onto surfaces that are wet. When water intrudes into your property, serious mold growth can start in as little as 2 days and bring significant damage to your home and your health. 

Consider the following mold facts:

• Mold is present indoors and outdoors
• Mold spores thrive on moisture
• Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water
• Not all mold is visible to the eye. An air test should be required if you suspect mold
• Mold often produces a strong musty odor
• Exposure to particular mold can be devastating to your health

Since we know we can’t completely remove the mold, the key to ‘removing’ is to control the mold’s growth by following these 6 steps:

Step 1: Contact a local certified mold remediation professional

A local specialist should be able to determine the severity of your mold issue by asking a series of questions to help determine the necessary equipment and resources required to solve your mold problem.

Twin Tip: “ Every mold remediation job is different yet and our experts have learned over the years homeowners who get to a particular mold issue quicker save you in the long run. Should you see mold sit, it can spread and cause further damage to your property and health”. 

Step 2: Mold Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment

If you have visible signs of mold, then there’s no need to perform a mold air test. A certified mold remediation company will be able to carefully inspect your home for the type of mold you have and the source of where that mold feeds from. We highly recommend working with a mold remediation company that can offer both mold remediation & leak detection if the source of the mold has not been detected. 

Step 3: Mold Containment

Like we mentioned earlier, mold spores are abundant in the atmosphere as it’s part of nature. Mold only needs a damp and organic material to establish itself and thrive in your home. Mold poses a serious issue only when materials inside a property remain damp for prolonged periods of time. Consistent moisture in combination with an organic food source nourishes hungry mold spores.

Containing the mold will be up to the remediation company on how to solve a mold issue by finding a solution to keep your mold issue at bay by repairing the source of the problem whether it is a leak, standing water, ventilation issue, etc. 

The second part of mold containment is to prevent the mold from spreading to other parts of the home. A mold remediation company will create barriers and negative air pressure to keep the mold spores at bay in order not to spread during the cleanup process. 

Step 4: Mold Mold Removal and Mold Remediation

The mold removal process starts with using antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold colonies. Twin Home Experts has its own perpetual formula when it comes to mold removal of mold colonies and spores to prevent new colonies from forming (Twin Mold Removal).  Mold remediation comes into play when removing and disposing of mold-infested porous materials, like drywall and carpeting, which are necessary to remediate heavy mold growth in a home. 

It is also important to work with a mold remediation company that has its general contractors license because mold remediation includes opening up walls, subfloors, removing building materials, putting up drywall, and working with the frame of the house in case non-visible mold growth is seen inside the walls or its foundation. Should a company offering mold remediation not have a general contractor’s license, this company is either working without a license on your home, or the mold remediation company is subcontracting work to another company. Our helpful advice is to ask a mold remediation company if they are both licensed as a contractor and if they subcontract any of the work should mold be found inside your home and require intensive work. 

Do you suspect or see mold in your home but don’t know where to start? Twin Home Experts offers complete mold removal and mold remediation for any home, no matter how small or large. Don’t wait for your mold problem to get out of hand! Our mold remediation company has one of the largest collections of videos on Youtube about mold removal and its remediation. Our company has over 500+ combined reviews online and is available to you 24/7.