As a restaurant owner, you must keep all areas of the establishment clean, especially the kitchen. However, the humidity in the kitchen, from boiling water and washing dishes, promotes mold growth, which can cause respiratory problems for personnel and contaminate meals for customers. While mold remediation specialists can address an infestation, you can also prevent it from happening. Here's what you should know about mold in your commercial kitchen.

What Causes a Mold Infestation? 

Mold are fungi that thrive in moist environments with little to no ventilation, such as under the sinks, behind cupboards and appliances, or on walls. While a mold infestation can be due from any amount of moisture accumulation, it most commonly happens from leaking pipes, poor ventilation, or a broken garbage disposal that has rotting food. If left unaddressed for too long, these problems may necessitate professional mold remediation.

What Is Mold Remediation?

Mold remediation involves carefully planned steps to get rid of a fungi infestation. When fungi start to show up in your kitchen, they will continue growing until the root cause is eliminated. However, a professional can stop the problem by performing the following steps:

• Inspection: Mold remediation specialists will conduct a comprehensive assessment of your restaurant and collect fungus samples to determine which fungi are infesting your kitchen.
• Containment: Each area with fungi growth will be properly sealed off to stop the fungi from spreading throughout your restaurant.
• Air Filtration & Negative Air Pressure: Specialists will then install negative air machines within the containments to ensure that during removal, spores do not migrate throughout the restaurant.
• Clean-Up: Once all the fungus is removed, the contained area will be thoroughly cleaned.
• Sanitation: Every part of your restaurant will be sanitized and disinfected, including all the kitchen equipment.

How Can You Prevent Mold Growth?

Once remediation is completed, there is no guarantee that fungi will not infest your restaurant kitchen again, especially if you do not enforce firm sanitation and keep the space dry. You can start by scheduling deep cleaning once every month. In addition, you may also train your staff on proper garbage disposal usage to prevent leftover bits of food from settling . You should also inspect the pipes and appliances monthly for signs of leaks to keep the kitchen clean and dry. 

Keep your restaurant business running smoothly with certified mold remediation by A1 Mold Testing & Remediation Services in Lincoln, NE. Their team of professionals has provided thorough cleanup and remediation services to residential and commercial clients throughout the Midwest, including Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming. To learn more about their expertise, visit their website, or call (402) 474-6653 to schedule an appointment.