Mold Inspection And How To Protect Yourself

Mold is one of the unfortunate byproducts of water damage, usually occurring within 48-72 hours following a water damage event. Mold not only establishes quickly, but spreads rapidly, and can be the source for any number of health problems ranging from slight allergic reactions to neurological disorders, lung disease, and in rare cases, death.

Mold is a natural part of the outdoor environment, and a much needed one, as it breaks down and helps to decompose dead organic material. We are around mold all the time and even inhale mold spores, with little or no harmful effects.

The problem comes when mold is growing in an enclosed area, such as a basement or crawlspace. Suddenly, those mold spores are heavily concentrated in one area. Exposure to such high concentrations of mold spores, specifically inhalation of them, is what makes mold so harmful to your health.

Mold is one of the chief reasons that water damage in your home should be dealt with swiftly, to reduce the possibility of mold establishing in your home and becoming that health hazard. While most molds are harmless (we’ve all had to clean mold from around our shower or tub), there are more sinister strains such as Black Mold or Toxic Mold, which produce toxins that can have serious effects on the human system.

For quality mold inspection and remediation, contact your local IICRC certified water damage restoration company. They will determine if you have a mold problem, the extent of that problem, and how best to go about remediating it. Some homeowners scrub with bleach and assume their mold problem is over. Not so, You not only have to kill the mold, but you must destroy the environment that allows it to grow. This doesn’t mean destroying your home, of course, but rather altering the area where the mold was found to allow for better ventilation, lighting, and dry surfaces.

Call your local IICRC professionals today for a free estimate, and fast efficient service for all your mold and other water damage problems.