Understanding Mold
Let us first understand molds so that you will know why you need to have mold remediation experts if your home has mold infestation.What Is Mold?
Mold is a type of fungus that consists of small organisms found almost everywhere. They can be black, white, orange, green, or purple. Outdoors, molds play an important role in nature, breaking down dead leaves, plants, and trees. Molds thrive on moisture and reproduce through tiny, lightweight spores that travel through the air. You’re exposed to mold every day.In small amounts, mold spores are usually harmless, but when they land on a damp spot in your home, they can start to grow. When mold is growing on a surface, spores can be released into the air where they can be easily inhaled. If you're sensitive to mold and inhale a large number of spores, you could experience health problems.
Where Do Molds Grow?
Your walls, floors, appliances, carpet, or furniture – they can all provide the food mold needs to grow. But the thing all molds need most is moisture, so you're most likely to see mold in damp places such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, basements, and crawl spaces.Although mold and its spores are everywhere, active mold growth requires moisture. Whether on visible surfaces or hiding behind drywall, in attics, or under carpets, indoor mold grows in the presence of excessive dampness or water. Also found in damp indoor environments are:
- bacteria
- dust mites
- break-down products of bacteria and molds, such as proteins, cell-wall particles (glucans) and volatile organic compounds (the actual cause of the musty odor associated with mold)
- airborne chemicals, gasses, and particulate matter caused by the destruction of materials by growing molds.
St. John Mold Remediation Process
If your mold problem is beyond spot treatment, it is in your best interest to call a mold remediation company. Without knowing the extent of the mold, DIY removal can be dangerous and lead to many costly mistakes such as disturbing colonies or not removing all spores. Experienced mold remediation companies are better equipped to ensure a seamless removal of mold.
Consider hiring a mold professional like ServiceMaster by PWF to guarantee both a safe and accurate mold detection, mold inspection, mold removal, and mold remediation.
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