Molds can be found almost anywhere because they can grow on virtually any organic substance or surface, as long as moisture and oxygen are present. Molds can grow on any surface. When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or unaddressed. Mold releases spores into the environment for reproduction, which triggers potentially serious health problems and structural damage to building materials.
The first step in solving an indoor mold problem is stopping the source of moisture. Next is to remove the mold growth. For significant mold growth you may need to contact a professional.
Mold Remediation, like other mold cleanup, is a specialized service that should be completed by a professional contractor. Call the Mold Remediation Experts at Remtech Environmental Today! (866) 231-8896
Check out the EPA's Guide for more information "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home"
Signs of Mold Contamination
- The presence of visible mold
- Strong, musty odors
- Any evidence of past moisture problems, that might have caused undetected mold growth
- Excessive humidity
Mold Remediation - Key Steps
- Assess size of mold problem and note type of mold-damaged materials.
- Identify source or cause of water or moisture problem.
- Plan remediation, adapt guidelines to fit situation.
- Select containment equipment and team.
- Remediate the affective area.
- Fix water or moisture problem.
- Clean and dry moldy materials.
- Discard moldy items that can't be cleaned.
- Dry non-moldy items.
- Check for return of moisture and mold problem
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