How To Clean Soft Furnishings After Mold Damage in Canoga Park

4/18/2022 (Permalink)

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Mold damage is insidious and often happens unnoticed, at least at first. The fungus can grow anywhere there is moisture and a food source such as drywall or cotton. Outbreaks usually occur in damp areas such as the kitchen, basement, or laundry room. However, mold grows anywhere with the right conditions, which means it can appear anywhere in Canoga Park homes.

SERVPRO understands that one of the biggest concerns about mold damage in Canoga Park is the risk to soft furnishings. Spores can settle on items such as drapes, rugs, and bedding. Immediate cleaning is necessary, or things might not be salvageable. 

It is tempting to put articles in the washer when mold damage occurs or try scrubbing with cleaning fluids. However, washing and scrubbing are not always effective against mold, especially on soft or porous materials. 

SERVPRO customers sometimes ask if they should send mold-damaged items to their local dry cleaner. Or IICRC trained techs recommend people be very cautious about where they send their items for cleaning. That is why it is good to wait until you have spoken to one of our trained representatives. We help ascertain what is salvageable and what is not and advise you on the best steps to take. 

In many cases, the most efficient course of action is to send soft furnishings to our off-site cleaning facility, where we undertake cleaning using the patented Esporta wash system. The Esporta system is based on powerful hydraulic technology, which is comparable to the force of waves crashing on a beach. The hydraulic motion forces compounds such as fungi out of material, leaving it clean once more. Esporta states that their systems typically restore 90% of soft furnishings that have suffered mold damage. 

If sending items to our cleaning facility is not the right option for you, we may advise you on which local dry cleaner to choose for the best results. 

While our facility staff is cleaning your items, we set to work wiping, scrubbing, and dehumidifying affected areas in your home to remove visible mold and reduce the risk of regrowth.

For help with fungal growth in Canoga Park, West Hills, and surrounding areas, call SERVPRO of Canoga Park / West Hills at (818) 998-1500.