Is Mold Taking Over Your Franklin Dry Cleaning Business?

4/9/2019 (Permalink)

Mold frequents warm, humid environments. Call SERVPRO at the first sign of mold.

Tackling the Challenge of Commercial Mold Damage in Franklin Dry Cleaning Facilities

Mold develops fast when there is excess moisture on surfaces or higher than normal levels of humidity. Mold colonies can develop on building materials, furniture and even fabrics, which is a significant problem in a dry cleaning facility because such infestation can lead to patches on surfaces and a musty smell. It is hard to convince people that your facility can clean their items if such conditions prevail.  

Mold colonies tend to develop in areas out of sight, so by the time you realize there is mold damage in you Franklin dry cleaning facility, the problem could be severe. Learning to spot initial signs such as the presence of a musty smell and spots on surfaces can help you take abatement measures early. Our SERVPRO technicians can help you check for wet areas in concealed spaces using FLIR thermal cameras. We can also help establish whether relative humidity levels are higher than usual using thermo-hygrometers.  

In many cases, mold damage is confined in a section of the property unless an extreme event such as flooding causes it. Identifying affected and unaffected areas can help structure the remediation process to focus only on damaged areas. Keeping the business running or minimizing the downtime is crucial to avoid disappointing your clients. Our SERVPRO technicians create exclusion zones and clean rooms to prevent cross-contamination during remediation. Such measures also help the facility to keep serving customers.

Dealing with mold requires a combination of steps such as removing excess moisture, cleaning up debris and killing spores to prevent immediate recurrence. Our SERVPRO technicians identify the moisture source in your facility and then use drying equipment such as LGR dehumidifiers and air movers to dry it. We also use professional cleaning agents with anti-microbial properties to help kill spores.  

In case of mold infestation in your Laconia, Belmont or Tilton dry cleaning facility, call SERVPRO of The Lakes Region to help with proper abatement. You can reach us at (603) 527-2518 any time. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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