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Midstates Home Solutions can provide the following immediate mitigation services following water damage, designed to avoid mold contamination:

• First and foremost, rapid stabilization of the environment to retard/prohibit mold growth (i.e., water extraction, dehumidification, temperature control)
• Inspections with moisture detection equipment to track hidden moisture in walls and hard to reach places
• Daily monitoring and recording of moisture levels
• Removal and disposal of any wet materials that are low cost and easily replaced or that need to be replaced due to loss of structural integrity
• Applications of anti-microbial solutions to wet materials to retard mold growth
• Reconstruction in areas where restoration isn’t reasonable or cost-effective

Within 3 to 5 days after water damage to a building, a disaster recovery effort can evolve from a straight forward drying project to a more complicated and potentially dangerous mold contamination project.

Mold is usually the result of moisture damage from water intrusion or, in some cases, from uncontrolled ambient conditions – just the right temperature, humidity and enough available nutrients to feed and promote the growth of mold spores. Organic wet building materials are a great food source for fungi.

Since certain molds can cause serious illness, it is important to proceed cautiously. Questions regarding the severity of the contamination and the associated dangers require professional counsel. A restoration contractor, partnering with a certified industrial hygienist or microbiologist, can determine the extent and type of contamination and recommend a remediation protocol that is safe, effective and requires minimum construction material replacement.