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Mold is a type of fungus that produces spores that float in the air like pollen. Mold is an allergen that causes symptoms in most people. When you breathe in spores your body thinks they will harm you and then your body attacks it leading to many classic allergy symptoms. This reaction could be very bad for your body and could include symptoms such as sneezing, itchy skin, rashes, hives, itchy nose and throat, coughing, trouble sleeping, and trouble breathing. Always speak with a medical professional if you have or suspect someone is having these symptoms in your home.

These symptoms can be particularly dangerous in small children, elderly adults, and people with asthma. There is no way to prevent a mold allergy, but being able to lower the amount of mold in your home and workplace is the best way to handle this health problem.

Cleanup and Mold Prevention Guidelines for Response to Clean Water Damage within 24-48hours to Prevent Mold Growth is outlined in the RESTOREASE, LLC Mold Remediation Standard of Practice. It can never hurt to bring in a mold specialist to provide a professional opinion on your personal circumstances. Feel free to schedule one of our specialists to come out for a free evaluation and second opinion of a water mitigation service to be sure you are not at risk of any mold issues. The rule of thumb is, if it was wet for longer than 24-48 hours then mold growth has begun!

If you mix moisture with organic materials, especially building materials, for too long you will inevitably end up with some type of mold growth. Mold prevention involves the control of temperature and moisture levels in water and vapor form. Wet materials that are not properly dried within 24-48 hours, especially porous and spongy materials, such as carpets, padding, cushions, wall or ceiling insulation that are not quickly dried properly can pose a big risk for potential mold growth. Keep a close eye on high incident locations like ceilings, floorings, under sinks, bathrooms, air conditioning condensate lines, and near plumbing for signs of moisture. You should also regularly monitor the relative humidity of the air in the property to be sure the moisture level is not exceeding 60% relative humidity which could put you at risk of mold contamination. Always feel free to subscribe and follow us on our educational RESTOREASE YouTube channel to see videos on what to look for and how to prevent mold in your home.

Yes, our professional mold inspection can supply a thorough mold assessment testing to be sent out for 3rd party analysis by one of the best labs in the country for all types of mold. The easy to read lab provided analysis report will give you great detail on the condition of the indoor environment of your home concerning mold. Finding what are known as toxic mold types, commonly referred to as “black mold”, in the home could be a serious issue and receiving prompt containment, removal, and decontamination is ideal.

Mold can be found just about anywhere where moisture can be found. Locations like showers, wallpaper, ductwork, carpets, furniture, attics, and bookshelves are very common. Anywhere that has high humidity levels has a high risk for mold growth.

Call or chat with us now and we will schedule your home inspection ASAP. Seeing mold growth in your home can be extremely alarming and we are here to help you each step of the way.