Mold Causes and Prevention

6/14/2016 (Permalink)

Mold Spread Can Be Prevented or Lessened

Quick Contact With SERVPRO After Damage Can Help Prevent Mold

SERVPRO of Evergreen Park South Chicago City is a very reliable mold remediation service. In fact, our mold damage staff have served thousands of customers over the years. Therefore, we are well acquainted with the type of mold that grows in the local environment.

We've discovered that mold has a tendency to go unnoticed by the property owner for a long time. The customer finally notices the mold and contacts us. They are frantic because they had no idea that mold was developing on their property. Here is something to consider about the mold damage. Mold springs up quickly. Often, within 48 hours and multiplies like crazy. However, we are a service that is available around the clock. Contact us and we respond immediately to your call and work fast to remove the mold before it spreads further.
 
What Causes Mold

Customers are frantic to know why the Southside Chicago mold damage developed on their property. They wonder if the mold was caused by some action that they performed. Well, the simple answer is yes. Most mold problems develop in response to the environment. The fact is that mold is a fungus. Our customers really get upset at that fact because they realize that a fungus might affect the health of those in the home. Here is something that is interesting to note. Mold spreads through tiny spores that are in the air. Mold develops in locations that lack light, but have high humidity. For example, a dark basement or an attic. Mold quickly develops in areas that are wet or contain leaks. For example, leaky pipes in the home might cause a mold outbreak. Even leaky faucets in the kitchen or bathroom might cause a mold infestation to take place. Mold requires food to survive, just like people. Therefore, the mold will attach to paper, fiberboard, wood, and other high cellulose material.
 
Preventing Mold

Some mold remediation companies might think it is unusual for us to give our customers advice about preventing future mold damage. The fact is that our customers are our main priority. We want to keep them happy and satisfied. Therefore, we give them tips on future mold prevention to protect their home and family. Our top tip to prevent mold is to be vigilant. Mold requires darkness, warmth, and moisture to develop and grow. Check the home regularly for things that encourage mold development. For example, leaky pipes in a dark basement, leaky roof tops, poorly ventilated areas, flooded areas, damp basements, damp foundations. Correct those problems immediately to prevent mold damage to the area.
 
Mold Damage Southside Chicago

Any home might become infested with mold. The best course of action is to act quickly to remove the mold. Contact SERVPRO of Evergreen Park South Chicago City at (773) 337-3900 for immediate service. We will respond to your call fast and remove the mold promptly.