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5/10/2023 (Permalink)
If you own a commercial building and you’ve noticed a musty odor but can’t seem to locate the source, chances are there could be mold. Whether it’s moisture entering the building from a leaky roof or visible black mold spreading on the ceiling, the team at SERVPRO Aberdeen/Holmdel can come out to mitigate and remediate the problem.
What Causes Mold?
Mold will grow in places with a lot of moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or where there has been flooding. Mold grows well on paper products, cardboard ceiling tiles, and wood products. Mold can also grow in dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery.
Seven Facts About Mold
Here are some facts that are beneficial for you to know about mold:
- Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors.
- Mold spores are microscopic and float along in the air. They may enter your business through windows, doors, or air conditioning or heating systems and can even hitch a ride on your clothing.
- Mold spores thrive on moisture.
- Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water.
- Before mold remediation can begin, any sources of water or moisture must be addressed to discourage the mold from returning.
- Mold often produces a strong, musty odor and can lead to possible health concerns.
- The best way to keep mold from thriving indoors is to keep humidity levels below 45%.
What To Do/Not To Do
If you see visible mold, do not disturb it. You can inadvertently spread the mold infestation throughout your building. When mold is disturbed, the mold can release microscopic spores which become airborne and can circulate inside the building.
What to do: Stay out of affected areas, turn off HVAC systems and fans, contact SERVPRO of Aberdeen/Holmdel for mold remediation services.
What not to do: Don’t touch or disturb the mold, don’t blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth, don’t attempt to dry the area yourself, and don’t spray bleach or other disinfectants on the mold.
About Our Mold Remediation Services
We specialize in mold cleanup and restoration. Our crews are highly trained restoration professionals that use specialized equipment and techniques to properly remediate your mold problem quickly and safely.
If you’re encountering mold or believe there might be mold in your building due to experiencing any signs, call us. We’ll be there to help.
About SERVPRO Team Harvey
SERVPRO of Aberdeen/Holmdel is proudly owned by Lance and Jennifer Harvey - a husband and wife duo that owns three other SERVPRO locations, including SERVPRO of Lower Manhattan, SERVPRO of West Somerset County, and SERVPRO of Hoboken/Union City.
We understand the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it “like it never even happened.”