Mold has to be one of the oddest creations with which we work.
Have you ever wondered why you spray mold and wipe it away and it just keeps coming back?
The reason is that mold is a biological problem. We have all heard of toxic mold and other nightmarish problems that are caused by mold. Some of those are true, others are not.
What is Mold and Why Is It So Hard to Get Rid Of
The problem with mold is not that it is toxic. It is only toxic if you are allergic to the spores and if there are enough spores in the air to cause an allergic reaction. Any area of mold that is greater than 1 square foot needs to be professionally treated and cleaned up. The reason why you need professional mold removal is that mold is a single cellular organism that bonds with its food source.
When you see mold it is not just living there it is eating the very thing on which it is living. When you spray it with household cleaners you remove only the surface portion of the mold colony. But deep in the wood, sheet rock, carpeting are smaller single celled mold organisms waiting to grow. That is why mold keeps coming back. That is also why it is easy to prevent mold than it is to get rid of it once it has started to form a colony.
Understanding Mold and Its Weakness
When you understand how mold works as a living organism you can see why it is so hard to get rid of it. First, the air we breath every day has mold spores in it. Those spores are designed to float in the air until they find a source of moisture. So every day in your home, little mold spores land on surfaces and either begin to grow or they lie dormant. We have lived with mold for Millennia.
Mold did not become such a problem until we began to build modern homes and buildings. Water damage from broken pipes, poor air circulation, roofs that leak, and all manner of problems that involve water are part of owning a home or building. Mold needs moisture to live. That is why we often find it in our bathrooms, kitchens and basements.
Those are the prime areas in our home where moisture collects on a regular basis. Following a disaster such as a flood water is introduced in areas where it may not dry out completely. The result is mold. Once you have mold it is hard to get rid of it without professional help.
Mold Removal and Cleanup
Service Master Restore is professional equipped and manned to deal with mold. Our professional mold removal services are comprehensive. Our services include:
- We completely inspect and assess your home or business for mold and mold damage.
- We develop a comprehensive plan of correction that addresses your unique situation.
- We completely remove contents and materials have mold.
- We monitor for air quality and we employ air cleaning methods to help stop the spread of mold.
- We use anti-microbial sanitizers that are designed to kill mold, mildew and fungi.
- We repair and provide structural support during the mitigation process.
- We use a secure, climate control vault for temporary storage of your possessions. Each vault is completely inventoried.
We are a professional company that is happy to work with individuals, insurance companies for both consultation and claim assistance. We provide free consultation and inspection of properties.
We offer a complete commercial disaster restoration service that involves fire cleanup, water damage cleanup, and mold remediation.
Contact us today for a consult or Call us on 316.413.5742.
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