Water damage from flooding, leaking pipes or roof damage can be difficult for an owner to deal with. Once the initial water problem is solved, and the water is removed, the next challenge can be the growth of mold. Mold can begin as early as a few days after water has entered an area. The mold will remain until all of the spores are removed, and the area is dry again. Older homes are not usually as air-tight and water-proof as a newer home. Basements can easily develop mold in old storage closets and around the stone or block in the basement. Only a company that is highly trained with Mold Remediation in Schenectady should assess the situation and determine the best course of action to remove the mold safely.
Some mold is not dangerous. There are some molds that are very dangerous and can create serious health problems such as black mold. Individuals that have allergies and especially allergies to mold can have severe allergic reactions when the mold is present. Asthma attacks can arise or become more frequent for those with breathing difficulties. Mold Remediation in Schenectady perform such items as:
1. Mold prevention.
2. Removal and disposal of mold.
3. Anti-bacterial cleaning of the area.
4. HVAC checks and maintenance for mold.
5. Cleaning of duct works for mold spores in the ventilation system.
6. Wet vacuuming.
Signs of mold growth could include visibly seeing it growing on walls, furniture or any surface. Mold also has a very distinct odor that can be easily detected by someone trained in smelling mold. In addition, a homeowner may smell mold and think it’s a musty odor. When this occurs, there a good chance they actually smell mold. Keeping the humidity down in a home or business is the key to keeping mold from continually returning to an area. Proper ventilation and air circulation in those areas will also keep mold from returning. Mold remediation is usually performed at the same time Business Name is performed. The water that enters a home when a fire occurs always allows mold to grown. An experienced company will immediately dry a home and begin the proper sanitary measures to keep a home or business from developing a major mold problem.
