Mold Remediation
Because Mold Can be a bigger problem than you'd think
Mold damages
When you see mold in your home or business, it can seem like a very little thing. Barely worth a second thought. However, mold is a big problem. It can cause a lot of damage, some of which may be rather surprising. Here are a few of the damages mold can cause:
Mold Affects Health
Mold spores are naturally in indoor air, but when it starts growing inside, the amount of mold spores in the air can increase exponentially. Why is this? Active mold growth is like a mold factory, making new spores that are released into the air when the mold is disturbed. Energy-efficient building practices, which make buildings easier to heat and cool, can restrict ventilation so the mold has nowhere to go.
Even worse, complex mold projects run the real risk of containing a bigger variety of mold types, some of which may be toxic.
Mold Destroys Property
In nature, mold feeds off of fallen leaves, branches, and other nutrient-rich organic materials. Mold is an important part of the decomposition that enriches the soil and breaks down dead vegetation.
Mold can damage walls, floors and ceilings by weakening them, eating deep into the materials over time. Mold can also damage wooden support beams, especially when left to grow unchecked, in wet conditions, behind walls and in other hidden spaces. Whenever mold is growing in porous materials, whether upholstered furniture, building materials or carpeting, the materials may not be able to cleaned sufficiently and they may need to be disposed of and replaced instead.
What to do when you suspect, see, or smell mold
While it may be tempting to take up a cloth and wipe the mold away – stop. Mold that you see means it is growing spores – and touching them can release these spores into the air. You need to treat mold right away. Try to stay away from the area. Where mold is growing the density of mold spores in the air is higher, and could cause congestion or other problems, like headache and dizziness.
The Mold Remediation Process
Want to know what to expect when you call SOS Pest Control Cleaning Service for mold remediation? No two mold problems will be exactly alike, but they all require the same care and precision. SOS Pest Control’s mold remediation technicians are qualified to inspect, repair, and remediate mold from residential and commercial properties.
SOS Pest Control’s remediation process usually combines several of the following steps:
- The Emergency Call
- The Inspection
- Mold Correction
- Containment Area Set-up
- Demolition
- Rebuilding & Restoration