Media Blasting Is Effective Mold Removal for Medford Homes

6/27/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO mold remediation services are second to none. We provide fast and immediate service for your home.

How Does This Mold Removal Tactic Work?

When you find mold growth in your home, you must act quickly to remove it. While the preferred and least invasive method is to apply sporicidal products, this is not always feasible or effective enough for the severity of the situation. Instead, media blasting can be an effective approach to protect your home and its structure.

What is Media Blasting?

Media blasting is an excellent method of mold removal for Medford homes when the space is irregular or challenging to access. This process places abrasive media under pressure with water or air to clear surface growth without damaging the main hosting material in the process. There are many materials used for this cleaning measure, though popular options include:

• Baking Soda
• Corn Cobs
• Walnuts
• Dry Ice

Why Is It a Preferred Method?

When surface cleaning is ineffective, media blasting is chosen for several reasons. First, it is less destructive and counterproductive than pressure washing, and water-based cleaning options often are. While media blasting can occur with water, SERVPRO often chooses pressurized air to reduce increasing moisture content in the work area.

Will This Prevent Repairs and Demolition?

While abrasive cleaning options can significantly protect your home and its building materials, the approach is not guaranteed to prevent repairs and possible demolition. Fast response to developing mold colonies can allow SERVPRO technicians to implement several direct strategies to limit the aggressive movement of mold spores and its invasive organisms to limit potential tear-out and build-back services.

Media blasting is one of the more aggressive mold removal and remediation measures possible for your home. While it might not always be necessary, our SERVPRO of Medford / Everett team is trained and experienced with these abrasive cleaning options to eradicate mold organisms threatening structural elements. Call us when you need our expertise at (781) 395-4444.