If you sight black mold growth in your property, make sure to avoid the affected areas. Some types of black mold may release harmful toxins that, if inhaled for a long period of time, can lead to the development of chronic illnesses.
On darker surfaces, white mold is easily noticed by its white powder-like and fluffy appearance. It is often mistaken for mildew or efflorescence. White mold may look like a mild problem, but don’t attempt cleaning a large affected area as it may release toxic elements which can adversely impact your health.
This type of mold is commonly found growing on starchy food and the damp edges of the walls of your bathrooms and kitchens. Excessive exposure to spores released from such mold is harmful to both humans and animals.
Yellow mold can be identified just by looking at it. Depending on the species of mold involved, yellow mold can be an intense or dull yellow. Found in both slimy and powdery forms, yellow mold develops in big lumps, scattered across the affected surface.
Mold spores also need consistent food sources to develop and spread. This is the reason why mold colonizes drywall, wood, damp crevices of the foundation, and sheathing in the attic. Mold also feeds on organic material, soap and fabrics, and can be found underneath carpets and furniture, as well as in the kitchen and the bathroom.
Mold growth is fairly common in areas with excess humidity and moisture, but that doesn’t mean it’s normal for mold to grow inside your home. Whether the mold growth appears contained or it is spreading at a rapid rate, you need professional help to get to the bottom of the issue and safely remove the mold from your property.
We are licensed cleaners who deliver quality mold remediation and removal services to effectively remove any type of mold.
We will remove the mold and take care to address the conditions that allowed the mold to grow in the first place.
We use gentle but effective mold removal methods that are safe for the environment and a healthy option for your family
A mold-free environment is impossible. Being a type of fungi, mold thrives in favorable conditions like any other living organism. Mold growth is a nuisance but, to a certain extent, not all cases of mold growth trigger health issues. Persistent allergic symptoms are a clear sign of a worsening mold problem that must be remediated immediately. For those sensitive or allergic to mold, coming in direct contact with molds through inhalation, ingestion, or touching the active growth can be a serious problem. Such mold exposure, in any capacity, can trigger a variety of symptoms including:
Even after removing mold buildups and cleaning the damp areas, you may still have to deal with the musty odor of mold. This is because mold is caused by certain conditions, such as moisture and humidity, and until these causes are dealt with, the effect of mold build-up will remain. To completely remove the smell of mold from your property, ensure proper ventilation in the area. If it’s a movable item like a piece of furniture or cloth, then you can keep it in the sunlight in order to air out the smell. Try to dry out the affected area as much as possible so that the mold spores do not grow again. Any person removing the mold should wear safety gear so as not to get affected. It is also wise to use eco-friendly products to avoid polluting your home and the environment.
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