Servpro Fire & Water Damage Restoration-Sewage & Mold Remediation-Massachusetts » Mold Removal http://servproofwellesley.com Water Damage Restoration, Fire Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Sewage Cleaning Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:45:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 The Dangers of Mold http://servproofwellesley.com/2010/05/18/the-dangers-of-mold/ http://servproofwellesley.com/2010/05/18/the-dangers-of-mold/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 12:37:39 +0000 admin http://servproofwellesley.com/?p=1687 Fungi and mold naturally occur in our environment, and they produce some very useful results. Yeast is a type of fungi used in preparing breads and other food products. Blue cheese’s unique flavor is attributed to mold, and life-saving penicillin is a product of mold.

Even though some forms of mold can add value to our lives, other forms can be harmful. Excessive amounts of mold, different types of mold and extended exposure to molds may present health concerns for some people. Water intrusion into your office or your customer’s home can result in mold growth. This intrusion of water can result from storm damage, plumbing or equipment failures, long-standing leaks and poor humidity control. When these issues are not addressed, the resulting damage can present increased risk of harmful mold growth.

Some amount of mold spores are normally present in most environments, but if the humidity and moisture levels in a water damaged environment are not promptly returned to normal, mold spores may grow and multiply to a harmful level. Organic materials found inside a building, such as wood, paper, drywall and insulation, provide food sources for mold to flourish. Excessive mold growth can lead to indoor environmental conditions that pose a health threat.

Take Precautions:

If there is an ongoing moisture problem in the building, be alert for:

  • The presence of visible mold.
  • Strong, musty odors that may indicate mold is present.
  • Any evidence of past moisture problems that might have caused undetected mold growth.
  • Excessive humidity.
]]> http://servproofwellesley.com/2010/05/18/the-dangers-of-mold/feed/ 0 Mold Mitigation http://servproofwellesley.com/2009/02/12/mold-mitigation/ http://servproofwellesley.com/2009/02/12/mold-mitigation/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:02:20 +0000 admin http://servproofwellesley.com/?p=332 This is good information on mold from the EPA. Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any organic substance, as long as moisture and oxygen are present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, foods, and insulation. When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or unaddressed. It is impossible to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment. However, mold growth can be controlled indoors by controlling moisture indoors.

To learn how we remove mold visit our Mold Mitigation and Remediation page or call us today for a free estimate at 1-800-675-0190, or email us through our contact page.

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The Key to Mold Control is Moisture Control.

It is important to dry water damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. If mold is a problem in your home, clean up the mold and get rid of the excess water or moisture. Fix leaky plumbing or other sources of water. Wash mold off hard surfaces with detergent and water, and dry completely. Absorbent materials (such as ceiling tiles & carpet) that become moldy may have to be replaced. For more information about mold visit  epa.gov. If you would like a free estimate call us immediately at (800) 675-0190 or email us through our contact page, and we will start the mitigation process.

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