Containing Mold to Avoid Cross Contamination

4/25/2018 (Permalink)

Kitchen Mold Remediation

Mold is a type of fungus that sends out unseen spores that are often the size of a particle of dust. Because of the miniscule size and weight of each speck, movement such as vibrations, air currents, and water vapors can quite easily spread the fungi throughout a building in Jamestown, NY. But anyone that walks by a patch of mold can also fall victim to the sneaky way the particles spread because once in the air, the microorganisms can attach itself to hair, clothing, and skin. The spores can then be transported to other rooms within the building. This is especially true when disrupting a colony during cleaning. Here are some ways to prevent cross contamination when cleaning mold clusters because once cross contamination occurs, mold cleanup can become a nightmare.

1. When removing items from the affected room, use airtight plastic bags. Even wet articles of clothing can spread spores when carried from one room to another.

2. Use a plastic sheet to separate the mold infected area from the rest of the building. Make sure the sheet is sealed over the doorway before cleanup begins.

3. Wear protective clothing and a filtration mask when cleaning mold contamination. Once the area is clean, remove all clothing while still in the room. Remember to discard in airtight bags.

4. Do not spray moldy areas with chemicals or power washers during mold cleanup. Any type of air disruption can send the spores flying and infect other surfaces within the room, including you.

5. Contact a professional mold remediation crew to test the area. Before the containment barrier comes down, an inspection for mold spores may be considered necessary to insure the fungi have been eliminated, and the area is safe to reopen.

Even small projects can cause serious cross contamination if mold cleanup is not handled properly. That is why commercial building owners often call in mold specialists to guarantee fungus removal is handled correctly. Once the mold is discovered, act quickly to prevent a widespread problem.

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