Rainy Weather has Passed, but the after effects may still be a problem

5/3/2016 (Permalink)

Storm, Water Damage, Mold Remediation

Although we often need rain to offset the drought in the area. Your home doesn't need the water or damp weather inside. 

Mold and Your Home

Mold is found both indoors and outdoors. Mold can enter your home through open doorways, windows, vents, and heating and air conditioning systems. Mold in the air outside can also attach itself to clothing, shoes, bags, and pets can and be carried indoors.

Mold will grow in places with a lot of moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or where there has been flooding. Mold grows well on paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood products. Mold can also grow in dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery.

Inside your home you can control mold growth by:

• Controlling humidity levels;
• Promptly fixing leaky roofs, windows, and pipes;
• Thoroughly cleaning and drying after flooding;
• Ventilating shower, laundry, and cooking areas.

If mold is growing in your home, you need to clean up the mold and fix the moisture problem.The best practice is to remove the mold and work to prevent future growth.

SERVPRO handles water damages every day and know prompt action is required to prevent mold growth.