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After

Deep Cleaning and Mold Removal in Naples

This sidewalk in Naples was stained with dirt and had evidence of the need for mold removal. SERVPRO technicians were called to the community to perform much-needed sidewalk cleaning. The technician can:

• Perform mold removal
• Use pressure washers
• Have the training as mold specialists to remove even black mold

Mold Inspection for Identifying Potential Issues on Naples Sidewalk

Before beginning the cleaning of the sidewalks, the SERVPRO mold specialists test to determine the presence of mold. Sometimes when concrete gets wet, the salts and minerals within rise to the surface and dry. The result is a dry, powdery substance called efflorescence. A quick way to determine if the residue is mold or efflorescence is to apply water, and if it disappears, it was merely efflorescence. If the residue remains, there is most likely a mold issue with the dirt on the concrete, as seen in the Before Photo. The mold removal process may entail:

• The use of antimicrobial cleaners
• Addressing black mold
• Inspection for repairs needed on the concrete

Naples Concrete Walkway Mold Removal Process

Concrete is exceptionally durable but also creates a safe harbor for mold growth. While mold only needs food and moisture to sustain itself, concrete does not directly provide a food source as it is not an organic material. However, as dirt and dust collect on the surface, the buildup creates a lasting sustenance source for the mold spores. Rain and sprinkler systems on lawns that border the sidewalk generate enough moisture to maintain the mold on the walkway's surface.

SERVPRO technicians used a pressure washer and the application of antimicrobial cleaning agents on areas of mold and the use of high-velocity water spray to dislodge the dirt and small debris. Hand tools such as stiff brushes are sometimes needed to assist in hand cleaning the walkways. Fungicides kill the mold spores and render them inert, inhibit the return on the surface.

Mold Remediation Against Stains

In cases of staining on the concrete, mold damage has the potential to leave behind darkened and discolored areas. SERVPRO technicians have numerous professional-grade solutions and many EPA-registered cleaning agents with stain lifting abilities. Concrete is absorbent, and in some cases, the need to apply multiple products is necessary to achieve full stain removal.

Care During Deep Cleaning of Naples Walkways

While performing the cleaning needed for the Naples sidewalks, SERVPRO technicians must avoid damaging the grass and plants around the sidewalks. Another benefit to this type of mitigation is that vegetation growing in between the concrete slabs, which can cause damage, gets eradicated between the seams from the application of the power of the pressure washer. The result is a spotless and much brighter sidewalk, as referenced in the After Photo.

When SERVPRO technicians bring everything needed in their green service vans, from generators to power washing equipment and an array of cleaning solutions, this ensures that any challenges they meet during the job can get handled without any delay in the cleaning.