Mold Facts To Know

7/31/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® is a Nationally recognized Leader in the Emergency Restoration Industry for over 65 years, specializing in Fire, Smoke, and Water damage. Oftentimes a water loss can lead to a mold situation.

While some restoration businesses advertise “mold removal” and even guarantee to remove all mold, this is a fallacy. Microscopic mold spores naturally occur almost everywhere, both outdoors and indoors. This makes it impossible to remove all mold from a home or business. Therefore, mold remediation reduces the mold spore count back to its natural or baseline level.

Consider the following mold facts:

• Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors.
• Mold spores are microscopic and float along in the air and may enter your home through windows, doors, or AC/heating systems or even hitch a ride indoors on your clothing or a pet.
• Mold spores thrive on moisture. Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water. These colonies may produce allergens and irritants.
• Before mold remediation can begin, any sources of water or moisture must be addressed. Otherwise, the mold may return.
• Mold often produces a strong, musty odor and can lead you to possible mold problem areas.
• Even higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth. Keep indoor humidity below 45 percent.

If your home or business has a mold problem, we can inspect and assess your property and use our specialized training, equipment, and expertise to remediate your mold infestation.

SERVPRO of Oak Park / Ferndale is available 24/7, ready to help you with your mold issues. Call us at (248) 246-0790