The TRUTH About Mold Removal

6/8/2022 (Permalink)

What comes to mind when you think of mold? An unsightly colony of spores that spread exponentially? A musty odor that permeates your Belle Meade home or business? Tarnished air quality? Or all of the above? If you picked all of the above, you would be correct! Mold damage often occurs as a result of flooding from water damage. Even just a small leak from your faucet that hasn’t been checked is enough to blow up a mold storm! With mold having a reputation for becoming a severe issue in as little as two days, minutes matter. Need a solution? SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville is the answer! 

There’s A Difference Between Mold “Removal” Vs. Mold Remediation? What Are They?

With how all-pervasive microscopic mold spores can be indoors and outdoors, completely removing mold is impossible. If you see anyone advertising “mold removal,” chances are, it’s wishful thinking. 

• Mold spores being microscopic is to their advantage; they can float along in the air coming into your Belle Meade property through doors, windows, or HVAC systems. Sometimes, mold can even come indoors through pets or clothes. 
• While mold removal helps you “get rid of” mold, it doesn’t quite identify the source of mold like mold remediation does. 
• By controlling moisture indoors and addressing any sources of water or steam, you can regulate the spread of mold and prevent further growth. Keeping indoor humidity below 45 percent is recommended because higher than average humidity can support mold growth. 

Mythbusters: What Other Mold-Related Tall Tales Should You Ignore?

• Mold is a new life form: This is FALSE. Mold is actually one of the simplest and earliest life forms and has existed for thousands of years. In fact, mold was the basis on which penicillin was founded almost 100 years ago, so it’s safe to say they’ve been around for some time!
• Mold is always visible. Another falsity! While its musty odor is characteristic of its presence, mold isn’t always seen by the naked eye. Some of the most overlooked places you should search for mold in your Belle Meade home or business are between tiles, wall crevices, and near the sink. 
• You can use bleach to kill mold. While you CAN use bleach in small amounts to remove traces of mold on tile surfaces, bleach isn’t the end-all-be-all in mold remediation because it can’t kill mold in porous surfaces. 

Mold is unsightly, unpleasant, and is a pain to deal with. If you need mold remediation services in Belle Meade, our SERVPRO team is the mold remediation experts! Our specialists are extensively trained in applied microbial remediation, water damage restoration, and structural drying to ensure that further damage stays at bay. If you need our mold remediation services, contact us at (615) 242-9391. We can also help you care for your belongings during this process! This franchise is independently owned and operated.