What makes Mold Grow fast or slow in homes over time?
Mold can grow with any organic food source and moisture . It also feeds off oils on counter tops , wood spores , drywall you name it – Its organic it will grow . Especially after a slow plumbing water supply line, roof damage , wet carpet and pipe burst in the winter time. It can grow within 48 hours with the proper temperature and moisture levels , example basements when in the winter pipe burst – forgot to keep heat at 55 degrees. Start smelling moldy , mildew smells . Allergies start kicking in when its not seasonal. Red flag signs for mold.
How do I know if there is mold visually ?
Discolored patches on surfaces ORGANIC, such as black mold really bad for you . Red stain on your shower curtain . Whether by sight or smell, any detection is time to disinfect find actual area to trouble shoot . Can be the air duct vents , wet moldy carpet , and wet dry wall .
Where do you overlook mold sources?
Highest levels were found when working Top Job Restoration has been doing this for over 30 years . Are window sills, air registers ( Vents) , entryways .
How to extract or remove mold ?
Detergents and soap will actually feed mold sources .
Use a professional in these cases because it is tricky and potentially dangerous , Have use Epa bleach based products. Top Job can use safer organic enzymes so not to bleach materials and also air scrub your house and decontaminate all areas .
Mold is bad for your health ?
Low levels of mold is usually not bad for your health. If your allergic to mold it can speed up allergies or asthma or breathing problems .
How can you stop mold in its tracks ?
Controlling mold is to remove its source . mold is most areas to in homes or commercial properties , once red flag – damp, have high humidity levels – due to showers, cooking vents are not working properly or cold surfaces coming in somewhere – example hole in the roof . So if its a bathroom or damp basement you need a small dehumidifier or exhaust van in the proper areas. Air scrubbers and Industrial strength dehumidifiers can be used when hiring such a Certified clean trust firm company Top Job Restoration & Cleaning.
Other important tips for mold prevention :
Vacuum and clean regularly – daily , weekly , monthly ( really important for people who are sensitive to dust , mold , etc )
Don t carpet bathrooms and basements .
Add exhaust fans in attics , bathrooms and kitchens .
Also dehumidifiers are need to run in the basement ( you can buy a sensor at radio shack cheap it will tell you when turn off and on dehumidifier for energy savings .
Top Job Restoration has recent blogs on website topjobrestoration.com.
It will tell sources of areas entry way of wet damp areas and how to fix exterior and interior , such as roofs , drywall infected areas and plumbing issues .
Top Job Restoration & Cleaning would be glad to come out and asses the situation immediately . We are emergency service clean up and property maintenance company .