When Mold Growth Threatens Exhibits and Documents What Can Museum Management Do?

6/30/2022 (Permalink)

When mold damage happens, contact SERVPRO of Frederick County at (301) 662-1747 no matter how big or small the problem.

SERVPRO Saves the Rich History of Frederick with Professional Commercial Mold Damage Remediation  

Our city has a deep commitment to cultural preservation and community enrichment. Part of the authentic charm and accurate feel in our historic homes and museums in the age of the venerable structures protecting the tales and artifacts. Leaking ancient plumbing or other long-hidden water damage reveals a vulnerability that microbes exploit. Available moisture activates mold infestations that put both structures and contents at risk of severe damage.

How Can Museum Management Arrange to Eliminate the Mold?

The fastest way to identify unscrupulous mold damage predators in Frederick is to be very wary of a company that promises mold elimination. Because mold spores are ubiquitous in commercial buildings, the achievable goal is the remediation of damage. When skilled remediation pairs with the elimination of the water source and moisture control, mold damage recurrence are rare to non-existent.

What Is Mold Remediation?

SERVPRO’s mold remediation crews follow the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protocols for schools and commercial buildings. Preventing the drift of moldy debris or spores and avoiding worsening the outbreak through the use of ineffective cleaning agents make it essential to follow the following steps:

• Locate the mold -- usually by seeking staining, observing multiplying colonies, and smelling the characteristic musty odor. Testing is expensive and rarely needed if other signs are apparent.
• Contain the mold -- wrapping the mold-affected surfaces and spaces with 1.6 mil polyethylene and using a negative pressure air scrubber to seal the area and force the contaminated atmosphere through HEPA filters to capture mold particles and exhaust to the outside.
• Remove the mold and clean up debris -- mechanical methods include brushing, scraping, and blasting with gentler abrasives like soda, dry ice, or corn cobs. Debris is vacuumed and wet-wiped, then bagged for hazardous waste disposal per local regulations.

The trust put in SERVPRO of Frederick County’s managers, and technicians is repaid with successful mold remediation and a moisture management plan that inhibits future damage. Call us at (301) 662-1747 when your historic building and business are plagued by microbial proliferation.