3 Most Common Places For Mold Growth In Your Business

4/21/2021 (Permalink)

Dark and damp spaces are mold’s best friend, and they’re the most likely culprits for mold growth in your business. There are a number of common places in your home and your business that are highly susceptible to mold growth but you may not regularly check. To avoid the colonization of mold in your business and the countless health and safety effects that inevitably accompany that, we recommend keeping tabs on these 3 most common places for mold growth in your business.

Mold: Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind?

• Crawl spaces
• Ductwork
• Closets

These spaces don’t get much attention for good reason, but mold often is unchecked when it grows in places that are out of sight and out of mind. For these reasons, keep an eye out for signals that indicate mold growth may be occurring in these spaces. Have professionals inspect and clean your crawl spaces and ductwork every year so that you can identify mold growth if it is occurring and take appropriate action to remove it.

Can Mold Grow In Dark Environments?

Often forgotten spaces, basements and attics don’t usually see the light of day, and these dark environments with their proximity to the outside elements, humidity, and moisture are prime locations for mold growth. Schedule monthly habitual inspections of your basement and attic to scan for signs of mold growth, like: 

• A rotten smell
• Warping
• Cracking or peeling material
• Growing dark spots

Other Most Common Places For Mold Growth?

Especially in your bathrooms and kitchens, mold growth likes to occur around:

• Sinks
• Toilets
• Faucets
• Drains
• Plumbing fixtures

Anything that carries moisture and may experience condensation that is left unattended can encourage mold growth. Even though you, your employees, and your customers may frequent these spaces, mold may still grow in them thanks to the appropriate temperatures and humidity present. Make sure that cleaning the exterior and lower levels of your fixtures and appliances is a priority at your business to prevent mold from growing in the first place or at least allow for its initial growth to be noticed early on.

Have you discovered mold growing in your business? Our team at SERVPRO of Belle Meade/West Nashville is thoroughly trained in mold remediation and removal, and we’re available 24/7, 365 days a year. Contact us at (615) 242-9391 for a mold inspection and restoration of your property back to its former, mold-free state. This franchise is independently owned and operated.