Avoid Mold

1/19/2021 (Permalink)

Mold growth after water damages

Mold thrives on moisture along with a food source. It only takes a tiny bit of water to feed a mold colony. There are steps you can take to avoid mold growth in your home or business. Here are some of them:

• Keep the humidity level between 30%-50% by venting bathrooms and dryers to the outside. Use exhaust fans while cooking, cleaning or washing dishes.
• Have the proper insulation in your home to reduce condensation on cold surfaces.
• Don’t carpet bathrooms, kitchen areas or areas that hold moisture.
• Cover dirt in crawlspaces with a moisture barrier plastic sheeting.

This homeowner had mold growth on the back side of the trim board after a flood. We restored the damages for them quickly. Don’t hesitate to call SERVPRO if you discover mold in your home or business. We will come out and mitigate it for you.