SERVPRO Can Help You With Your Mold Issues

6/1/2022 (Permalink)

There are many types of mold, in fact there are more than 100,000 types of mold that are found

both indoors and outdoors. Mold is caused by moisture from water and can spread quickly, so a

minor infestation can quickly escalate into a major problem if it's not treated. If you have leaks in the

house or puddles of water in your crawlspace or basement, you can expect mold growth, and it can be

difficult to eliminate. Immediately remove wet or water damaged articles such as rugs and upholstered

furniture, if the items can not be thoroughly cleaned and dried, get rid of them. Mold grows best in

damp and dimly lit areas, making attics, basements, crawlspaces, and bathrooms home to many varieties

of mold.

In most cases it is best to have mold tested before remediation begins. SERVPRO of Sumter

does not test for mold, even though some SERVPRO franchises do. When visible mold is not

present, but the smell of mold is present, a mold inspection and mold testing can reveal whether

there is elevated mold, and where it is located which leads to remediation. There is absolutely no

guarantee all mold can be removed at remediation, microscopic mold spores exist almost everywhere

both indoors and outdoors.