Getting Aware of the Adverse Effects of Molds Remediation Guidelines April, 2014

Getting Aware of the Adverse Effects of Molds Remediation Guidelines
The public is becoming aware of the adverse effects of molds on items as well as humans and the
demand for mold remediation services are increasing. Molds can take a terrible toll on your property
and can cause a number of health problems like allergies and skin diseases. Here is information about
mold that can come in handy prior to hiring a mold removal service.
Mold is one of the hardiest living things and can grow on almost anything due to the fact it is an organic
substance. It requires only moisture and oxygen for molds to settle down and grow. It could grow on
almost anything; from your Persian carpet to your wedding pictures. Molds grow where there is an
excess of moisture like the porch of your home. The situation is particularly precarious if the mold
growth goes unnoticed or unaddressed.
It is not possible to eliminate the entire mold or the mold spores in any indoor environment. However,
denying them the favorable conditions to propagate and increase can control mold growth. Moisture
problems could be precipitated by a number of causes and the most common cause is uncontrolled
humidity in the house. Moisture problems could also be caused by antiquity of construction. The
construction technology practiced in the 1970’s did not make any allowance for the vagaries of nature
and are often the most difficult to be made mold free. Problems could include roof leaks, landscaping or
gutters that direct water into or under the building, and unvented combustion appliances. Some
buildings could be tightly sealed and poorly ventilated leading to moisture build up.
Delayed maintenance could also be a cause of moisture problems. Often large public utility buildings like
Schools and Dormitories cannot be closed for long periods. Inadvertently, the maintenance tasks are
also delayed or postponed.
The mold remediation process is completed in several steps and this includes
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Fixing leaky plumbing and the building shoulders as possible
Check for condensation and wet spots. Identify the sources of these wet spots and remove
these sources.
Stop moisture due to condensation by elevating surface temperature or bringing down the
moisture level in air (humidity). Increased air circulation will increase the surface temperature.
Reduce humidity levels, repair leaks and increase ventilation.
Keep drip pans for heating and AC units clean, flowing properly, and unobstructed.
Maintain humidity ideally between 30-50%

Consult a specialist for expensive or objects of sentimental value. Specialists in furniture repair,
restoration, painting, art restoration and conservation, carpet and rug cleaning, water damage, and fire,
water restoration are commonly listed in phone books.
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