SERVPRO Brea/Yorba Linda Removes Poisonous Mold

5/9/2014 (Permalink)

Don’t allow out of control mold to take over your home! At SERVPRO Brea/Yorba Linda, a premier mold cleaning company, we know that poisonous mold growing in your house is most often found on floors, ceilings, walls, carpets, and fabrics exposed to moisture. According to an article about mold in the New York Times, “One particularly troublesome hiding place is inside the ductwork and associated components of central forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems.” It doesn’t matter where the mold spores are in your home, hazardous mold can stimulate itching eyes, trigger sneezing and coughing fits, induce asthma attacks, and even produce permanent lung damage. Mold damage is often a symptom of a moisture control problem, so the first step in eradicating the mold is fixing your water problem.

One of the most common places people have a mold problem is in the bathroom. With the toilet, sink, and tub crammed in such a small space the ceramic tile, laminate flooring, or carpet can easily remain damp on a regular basis. It can be troublesome to try and prevent mold in an area that remains damp unless you utilize some ventilation techniques. You can install a fan over the tub, one in the shower and in the water closet in order to make sure everything stays dry.  You can also make sure the bathroom window always remains slightly cracked unless it snows or rains. Other techniques to prevent water damage that leads to mold growth include:

•  Clean and repair roof gutters. Make sure that no excess runoff water is seeping into your home through leaking pipes. If gutters stay consistently wet hydrostatic pressure can build up and water can get in your home.

• Keep indoor humidity low. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, keep indoor humidity below 60 percent (ideally between 30 and 50 percent) to reduce condensation.

If you need a quality mold cleaning company in Brea call SERVPRO Brea/Yorba Linda today because our experienced technicians are always ready to meet your home repair needs.