Mold Can Take Over Your Home Before You Realize It
Prevent The Spread With These Tips!
Mold can grow quickly and if it is not curbed on time, you may have to look for another place to live. STOP of Bakersfield, CA can curb the spread and ensure it doesn’t happen again provided you take action fast.
What Is Mold?
Mold is a type of fungus that grows in damp areas such as windows, pipes, basements and any moist spaces. It can proliferate on wallpaper, ceiling tiles, cardboard, paint, drywall, carpet and even your upholstery.
The fungus reproduces through spores which are basically tiny seeds that are smaller than pollen. These can travel long distances on the wind and can also cling to fur or clothes. Mold spores can survive in harsh conditions, but they usually need food, a specific temperature and oxygen to survive.
Unlike normal house plants, mold grows on organic matter which it can consume for energy. These substances break down into easy-to-digest components because of the digestive enzymes the fungus releases.
How You Can Prevent Mold Growth
The good news is that you can prevent mold from manifesting and/or spreading just by using these tips:
- Keep internal humidity levels at 60% to prevent moisture buildup.
- Dry up spills quickly. Mold takes just a few days to grow.
- Repair leaks, replace damaged pipes,and fix leaks.
- Clean and dry stone that is prone to mold.
- Dry every item well before storing it. This includes dishes.
- Ensure your basement and attic are well-ventilated. These are prime areas for mold growth. Ventilation will prevent the temperature in these rooms from increasing to levels that can result in an infestation.
Hire Professional Mold Cleaners for the Job
DIY methods can make your mold problems worse and can even trigger dangerous allergies. Prevent that from happening by hiring experts such as STOP of Bakersfield, CA for mold remediation and cleanup. They follow the latest safety standards and are professionally trained to get the job done right.
For example, unlike professionals, you may not realize you have a mold problem because you don’t have the lab equipment to test for it. After a thorough inspection of the premises, lab tests can reveal the issue. Once the team has determined that you have a mold problem, they will get to work:
- They will seal off the work area with plastic sheets to prevent mold spores from proliferating.
- After the area is sealed, they will use industry-strength HEPA air scrubbers, vacuums, humidifiers and other equipment to remove mold from every corner of your home. Regular equipment and filters are inefficient because they are not made to trap tiny mold spores.
- Moldy materials will be discarded. This includes insulation, drywall and baseboards that are too far gone to recover. An antimicrobial will be used to treat the mold-free areas to make them water and fungus-resistant.
- The freshly cleaned spaces will also be deodorized to eliminate the moldy smell this fungus can leave behind and which can otherwise cause allergic reactions.
Contact STOP of Bakersfield, CA for Mold Remediation Today!
Mold can spread to all of the rooms in your home if you don’t take action now. Contact STOP of Bakersfield, CA for a free inspection today!
