Magic Touch Carpet Cleaning and Water Damage Restoration works to determine the possible cause of mold and establish a plan for mold removal. It is also important to determine what other preventative measures can be taken to avoid recurring growth.
How Mold Grows
- Requires a wet environment to start growing
- Usually starts as a consequence of improperly controlled water damage, but not limited to poor air/humidity control in certain areas of home and/or businesses
- Spores typically begin to grow within 48-72 hours after a water loss
- Many molds require a high level of moisture to grow
- Can survive and reproduce at much lower moisture levels (sometimes as low as standard indoor humidity levels)
- Growth can be prevented only with quick and efficient drying by removing the moisture necessary for initial mold growth before it begins
Preventing Mold Problems
- Locate and correct any sources of moisture
- Inspect roofs annually for leaks and check flashing between surfaces, around chimneys, vent stacks or dormers
- Keep gutters clear to prevent collection of water
- Assure proper attic ventilation allowing for warmer air to escape and for better circulation
- Make sure attic insulation and ventilation is adequate to prevent ice dams which may cause water to back up under roof shingles
- Inspect kitchens, laundry rooms, and bathrooms for signs of water supply or waste line breaks and fix promptly
- Make sure shower walls and floors are structurally sound; grout and joints should be well sealed
- Bathrooms should have ventilation fans
- Inspect air conditioners and refrigerators annually as proper operation and drainage will help avoid microbial growth
- Inspect basements and crawl spaces to ensure adequate insulation, ventilation, and drainage
- Clothes dryers should be vented outside
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