Can Mold in my home be unhealthful?
Some people are sensitive to molds. For these people, exposure to molds can cause symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, wheezing, or skin irritation. Some people, such as those with serious allergies to molds, may have more severe reactions. Severe reactions may include fever and shortness of breath. Some people with chronic lung illnesses, such as obstructive lung disease, may develop mold infections in their lungs.

Will mold go away by itself?
No. Mold will continue to grow until it is completely killed and removed.

Can I eliminate Mold by applying Bleach?
Bleach will only remove the visible mold. It will not completely kill of the mold growth. If bleach is used, Mold will most likely re-occur within 10-15 days. A special Anti-Microbial solution must be applied to kill the mold.

What is involved in removing the mold from my house?
The process varies depending on the source of the mold and its current infestation state. For mold to grow, it must be in a moist setting. All moisture must be removed. The source of the water must be found and repaired. The area must be dried. The affected area must be scraped and treated with anti-microbial agent. This could involve removal of drywall and carpets. Call Alladin Restoration’s Investigative unit to inspect and advise you what needs to be done.

How long will it take to remove the mold?
This depends on exactly what work will be necessary. The usual drying time is a minimum of 2 days and could be as long as 7 days depending of the source of moisture.

Is the cost of removing the mold covered by my Homeowner’s Insurance?
It depends on your individual policy and the source of the moisture. Alladin will discuss the coverage with your adjuster at no cost to you.

What do I do if a Water or waste pipe breaks in my house?
Call Alladin Restoration, Inc and have their certified technicians have the leak repaired and then start to remove the moisture before mold begins to grow.

What should I do if I have a fire at my house?
Do not assume that all of your possessions have to be replaced. Alladin Restoration, Inc has an Electronics Restoration unit that is expert is rehabilitating your favorite electronic equipment to near new condition.

What services does Alladin provide?
Alladin’s certifies technicians will wipe down all surfaces, place negative air machines to remove odors, clean all A/C ducts. The wipe down allows the homeowner to repaint over a clean painted surface and not the soot that is left form the fire. Negative air machines and HIPPA Machines removes the odor that remains after the fire have been extinguished. Cleaning the A/C ducts removes the residual soot and odor that finds its way into your A/C ducts.

Why is it important to wipe down the walls?
If the soot from the fire is allowed to remain on the walls, it prohibits a fresh coat of paint from attaching to the wall surface. The soot is also acidic, and if permitted to remain on porous services it can destroy the material it is on causing much more damage that the fire caused.

Why must a Negative Air Machine/HIPPA Vacuum be used?
A Negative Air machine removes contaminated air and filters it before returning it to the room. It will remove the odor and the fine particulate from the air in the room. A HIPPA vacuum will filter the air to even a greater degree than the Negative Air Machine. If the fine particulate matter is not removed from the air, it could cause breathing difficulties for even a healthy person and the particles in the air are acidic and could damage your respiratory system.

Why do I need to have the ducts cleaned?
The ducts need to be cleaned for the same reason as given above. Soot and other particles from the fire will travel into the ducts and settle there. When you’re A/C is turned on, it will blow into the rooms of the hours and 10 settle on the furniture, carpet and walls. It will also be suspended in the air you breathe and could cause respiratory problems for you and your family.

What should I do if there is a sewage spill at my house/office?
Call Alladin Restoration immediately. The sewage could cause serious health problems for you and your family the longer it remains in your house. Alladin’s trained technicians come prepared with all the sanitation equipment needed to clean and sanitize your residence or business. Our crews are trained to isolate the spillage from the remainder of the property and clean the affected areas. The crews will remove the sewage from your property leaving your property in its pre-sewage condition.

What dangers are contained in the sewage?
This depends on the nature of the sewage itself. These are some of the disease causing organisms in Sewage: Hepatitis A, Respiratory Disease, Bacteria, Bacillary Dysentery, Salmonella and Balontidiasis.

Can damaged carpets be cleaned and re-used?
Sewage-saturated carpets can be “saved.”- No. This is a Myth and it is not true. Porous materials, such as carpet, pad, upholstery, bedding, wicker, paper goods, or fabrics that can’t be washed in hot water, they must be disposed of safely.

Is it safe to remain in my home while the sewage is being cleaned?
No it is not safe. The sewage could contain the agents listed above plus others all of which are not healthful. Our technicians wear protective clothing and use respirators. You have no such equipment and why would you want to expose you and your family to the air born agents that could hurt you?