Understanding Mold: Causes, Prevention, and Restoration

7/26/2023 (Permalink)

Mold is detrimental to your health and can severely affect the structure of your home or business. Basically, you don’t want a mold infestation anywhere near your property! Unfortunately, the slightest drip of water or sitting moisture can allow mold to grow. Here are some of the reasons mold may grow in your home, and how you may prevent it. 

Preventing Mold Growth

• Mold can be sneaky, growing in crevices and hidden spaces within your home or business. There are some environmental conditions that make mold thrive. Here are some of the reasons mold may begin to grow, and some ways to prevent it. 
• Mold grows in places with a lot of moisture. Leaks in your roof, windows, or pipes can make these areas of your property a hotspot for mold growth. Be sure to regularly conduct maintenance on your home to patch up such leaks. 
• Checking your home for cracks and crevices after a severe storm is another way to get ahead of mold growth. When high winds or severe downpours hit your home, there is a chance mold will have an opportunity to grow. 
• If your home’s gutters are overflowing, this may mean water can travel back into your home. Regular gutter cleaning can help prevent further issues in your home in the long run. 
• Use humidifiers and air conditioners in basements and areas that mold tends to grow, especially during hot and humid seasons. Humid conditions support mold growth, so be sure to keep indoor air humidity below 45 percent. 
• Wash shower curtains and bathroom tiles regularly with mold killing products. Areas that accumulate moisture regularly, like bathrooms, are most vulnerable to mold infestations. 

How SERVPRO Tackles Mold Remediation

Unfortunately, even with the utmost care, mold can still become a severe problem in your home. It takes just 48-72 hours for mold growth to occur, and to become an issue that would be harmful to your health for you to attempt to handle on your own. With specialized safety and remediation equipment, SERVPRO of Belle Meade/West Nashville is here to take care of  your mold problem. 

• First, our team will find the source of the mold, and then carefully inspect the area to understand the extent of mold growth. Mold can be hidden from plain view, so we use various technologies to detect it, along with finding water sources that may have contributed to its growth. 
• Next we work to prevent the spread of mold. With a variety of specialized equipment, we isolate the contaminated area to keep the mold spores from spreading during the cleanup process. Our specialized filtration equipment allows our experts to capture microscopic mold spores out of the air, and stop them from spreading! 
• Dealing with mold once is enough–so our remediation process includes preventative measures for the future. We’ll use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold colonies and to help prevent new colonies from forming. It may be necessary to remove and dispose of mold-infested porous materials, like drywall and carpeting if heavy mold growth is present. If repairs or replacements are needed, don’t worry–SERVPRO is a one-stop solution for your remediation and restoration needs.

Our SERVPRO Belle Meade/West Nashville team cares about our community, so we take mold remediation very seriously in order to preserve your health and well-being. Be sure to call SERVPRO if you find or suspect mold growth in your home. Do not delay! Contact us via our website or call us at (615) 242-9391 for help with mold remediation today!

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