Jim’s Hazardous Materials Removal are Australia’s leading experts in mould removal, trained in the safest and most effective practices of remediation.
Mould reproduces by means of tiny spores, which are invisible to the naked eye and float freely in the air. Inhaling or touching these spores can cause allergic reactions such as asthma attacks, skin irritation, itchy eyes, shortness of breath and poor lung function. Having mould in your home can make you really sick.
But you can do something about it. If you are concerned about mould in your home call Jim’s Hazardous Materials on 131 546 or book a free quote online now.
What is mould?
Mould is a fungus. It can be present in both outdoor and indoor environments and is generally the result of wet or poorly ventilated areas, which are continuously damp. It needs water to grow, as well as food, oxygen and a warm temperature and produces microscopic particles which can become airborne and then inhaled by humans and animals.
What does mould look like?
Mould can be black, gray-brown, gray-green or white in colour. It can appear as clusters of small blackspots, or can look white and thread-like.
Common places where mould can develop include bathrooms, wallpaper, tiles, carpets and ceilings. It is also possible that mould can grow within insulation materials and wooden structures.
Signs that you might have a moisture problem include water stains or discoloration on walls, floors or ceilings in your house. Surface abnormalities like peeling or bubbling paint or wallpaper may also indicate dampness. You may also smell a ‘musty’ odour which is a pretty good sign that mould is present.
The Myths About Removing Mould
Q1. Do the super market products work?
Bleaches and off the shelf mould treatment products, “bleach” or take the colour out of visible mould to hide the problem but fail to treat living hidden mould in gyprock and other building materials, allowing the mould to quickly re-grow..
Q2. Is there a product you can spray (or ‘fog’) that kills mould and makes your home safe?
There is no “off-the-shelf” product you can buy to remediate mould. Let’s face it, your home was probably mould free for years before you had a problem, so why would you pay money for something that only has a 12 month warranty? That’s not a solution, and you will find yourself repeating the process for years to come.
Q3. A standard cleaner has told me that they can remove the mould. Is this true?
Unfortunately, there are currently no laws or regulations pertaining to mould removal. This means that anyone can call themselves a mould expert and sell solutions that only work for a short time. If you want the mould to stay gone, you need to call in the experts. At Jim’s Hazardous Material Removal, we work in conjunction with Jim’s Building Inspections. This means that we can not only remove the mould, but ascertain the source of the moisture problem so that any necessary repairs can be made to prevent the return of mould in your home.
The five stage mould remediation process
Jim’s Asbestos Removals can manage the mould inspection, removal and remediation process from start to finish.
Step 1: Inspection and Testing – Jim’s Building Inspections
Step 2: Correction – moisture be gone!
Step 3: Removal
Step 4: The Dry Out
Step 5: Prevention
Benefits of Mould Cleaning
Clean up costs
The cost of mould remediation depends on the extent of the mould in the property and how long the remediation process takes.
If you are worried about mould in your home or workplace, don’t hesitate to call the team on 131 546 or book a free quote online now.
We look forward to helping you be mould free, and have a healthier indoor air quality and environment!