Watching For Mold

12/20/2021 (Permalink)

Mold is a fungi growth that occurs and thrives in the presence of moisture. Although mold has existed for millions of years and is literally everywhere in the atmosphere, they can cause some health and financial damage in many numbers. Some people are sensitive and allergic to molds and its presence.

Molds can enter into households through open doorways, windows, vents and even air conditioning systems. Humans can also carry molds on them through clothes, shoes, pets, bags etc. The mold would then attach itself on moist surfaces, paper and wood based surfaces and on walls too. This means it can stick around in places you really do not suspect it to be.

Mold growth can create surface decay and can cause breakage or complete and total destruction in your home as it is left alone. They can cause collapse of surfaces and this can be dangerous especially in places where there are children. The growth may look likes spots of different colors. 

Thankfully keeping the mold under control is easy, especially in situations where it is caught early.

• Control the humidity levels in your household to prevent growth and spread of the mold
• Fixing all leaky surfaces in the house.
  • The windows, basement, pipes and walls where the pipes run through
• In case of flooding, it is very crucial that a the building be cleaned thoroughly and correctly to order to prevent the mold.
• Having proper ventilation in any living space, showers, cooking areas like the kitchen to prevent stuffiness that might lead to molding is crucial.

In cases where the mold is uncontrollable there will be need for professional help, call us at SERVPRO of Freeport, Roosevelt. Calling mold inspectors is often the smart move to ensure complete removal of mold. Continuous mold inspections and testing is important for everyones safety.