Mold, most commonly known as fungi, thrives where stagnant water and moisture are present. Mold can grow in as little as 48 hours when high levels of moisture
are present indoors. High levels of moisture can be caused by a broken or leaking pipe, flood, lack of adequate ventilation, or high humidity.
Mold can cause serious health issues for your family members and even pets. Mold can cause infections, respiratory problem, and allergic reactions of the skin, nose, and eyes (watery eyes, runny nose, nasal congestion, itching, coughing, sneezing, headache and fatigue). Mold doesn’t just affect your health but also that of your home. After a significant amount of time, mold starts breaking down and decomposing any materials or surfaces it resides on such as drywall, wood, and treated building materials, thus compromising the structural integrity of your home.
When the unexpected happens, call on the rapid response of ServiceMaster Restoration Services today.
Homeowners are NOT encouraged to take matters in their own hands, as this can worsen the mold growth, topical cleaning will not take care of the underlying cause of mold growth; many times, mold builds up in areas where homeowners cannot reach, such as the inside of walls, attics, crawl spaces, etc.