Mold Damage Cleanup in Brooklyn Needs a Material-Specific Approach

2/21/2025 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Brooklyn can inspect, assess, and remediate your property if you have a mold issue.

Mold Cleanup for Brooklyn Businesses with SERVPRO®

Brooklyn, founded by the Dutch in the 17th century, had grown into a busy port city on New York Harbor by the 19th century. The borough has several educational institutions, including the City University of New York's Brooklyn College, College of Technology, Medgar Evers College, and New York University Tandon School of Engineering. Brooklyn is home to the world-renowned Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Brooklyn Philharmonic, and the Brooklyn Museum, the second-largest public art collection in the US.  Brooklyn boasts a variety of beautiful parks, including Prospect Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Sunset Park. 

Mold damage in Brooklyn commercial spaces can appear on drywall, carpets, wooden beams, and concrete walls. As an office manager, you may notice a musty smell but cannot find evidence of water damage. This calls for further probing. The diversity of materials in the premise often means that addressing mold requires a personalized, material-specific approach to ensure effective remediation and long-term prevention. Remediation includes identification and correction of the conditions that permit mold growth. Before planning the remediation, SERVPRO® teams assess the extent of the mold and type of damaged materials and use moisture-reading equipment to investigate water damage. We also consider the size and complexity of the job. 

Method for cleaning mold from different surfaces

• HEPA vacuuming 
• Removal and disposal of damaged materials
• Use of biocides

SERVPRO crews discard wet, porous materials that have been extensively contaminated by mold because they can be difficult or impossible to remove altogether. 

Tackling Mold in Semi-Porous Surfaces  

Semi-porous surfaces, such as wood and concrete, have microscopic pores that allow some moisture to seep in but are not as absorbent as porous materials. Mold often causes discoloration on semi-porous surfaces. Depending on the mold type and the material, the stains can be black, green, or brown. Eventually, mold can weaken semi-porous materials. For example, mold on wood can cause dry rot, compromising its strength and making it brittle. HEPA vacuuming materials remove loose mold fragments before agitating the material and other mold colonies where necessary. 

Cleaning methods for semi-porous materials        

• Sanding
• Damp wiping
• Wire brushing

SERVPRO of Mill Basin, Flatlands tackles mold damage, making it "Like it never even happened."  Call us at (718) 381-3271.