Where there is water, there is mold!

10/25/2019 (Permalink)

Where there is water, there is mold!

Water leaks are invasive and will spread quickly under flooring and will wick up your sheetrock. The longer water sits, the more time mold has to set in! Once mold has set in, the problem has just become twofold.

So, what is Mold?

Molds are fungi that can be found both indoors and outdoors. Molds grow best in warm, damp, and humid conditions, and spread and reproduce by making spores. Mold spores can survive harsh environmental conditions, such as dry conditions, that do not support normal mold growth.

What you should NOT do if you find mold.

• Do not touch or disturb the mold.
• Do not blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth.
• Do not attempt to dry the affected areas yourself.
• Do not spray bleach or any other disinfectant on the mold.

What you should do?

• Stay out of the affected areas and areas you suspect have hidden mold.
• Turn off the HVAC system and the fans.
• Keep humidity levels as low as you can—no higher than 50%–all day long. An air conditioner or dehumidifier will help you keep the level low. Bear in mind that humidity levels change over the course of a day with changes in the moisture in the air and the air temperature, so you will need to check the humidity levels more than once a day.
• Use an air conditioner or a dehumidifier during humid months.
• Be sure the home has adequate ventilation, including exhaust fans.
• Add mold inhibitors to paints before application.
• Clean bathrooms with mold killing products.
• Do not carpet bathrooms and basements.
• Remove or replace previously soaked carpets and upholstery.

Call SERVPRO Lebanon/Hanover/Littleton at 603-298-6942 if you suspect a water leak in your home. We are here to help and make it "Like it never even happened."