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SERVPRO of Yorba Linda/Brea Eradicates Black Mold

5/14/2014 (Permalink)

There is nothing more alarming than knowing that you and your family could be in danger. Poisonous black mold could be growing inside walls, above ceilings or under floors in your home and it is extremely dangerous to you and your family. SERVPRO Brea/Yorba Linda knows that if black mold is not eradicated from your home it could cause nausea, damage to internal organs, skin inflammation, and respiratory problems. It is especially harmful for newborns and the elderly. According to the Michigan Environmental Health Association, there have even been reported cases of severe bleeding in the lungs due to black mold poisoning.

Often black mold can be challenging to detect because it comes in so many different forms. Toxic black mold can be brownish-greenish-black gelatinous mold or it can be slimy and the top layer is wet.  It can also appear dry and powdery. Black mold is often accompanied by black water. Black water is water that is unsanitary due to harmful bacteria and fungi. Black water damage can result when sewage damage occurs in your home due to a leaky toilet or burst drainpipes.

  • It doesn’t matter how the black water gets in your home, we know you want to get rid of it as soon as possible so it doesn’t create toxic black mold. As you wait for us after a water damage catastrophe here are some tips to follow. Stop the moisture: Mold is a moisture problem and as soon as you detect where the moisture is coming from you are one step closer to fixing the problem.
  • Check your insurance policy: Some homeowners’ insurance policies cover mold damage and others do not.

If you are suffering from unwanted black water damage that can cause hazardous black mold SERVPRO Brea/Yorba Linda is an experienced black water restoration company that will come immediately to alleviate your stress. The goal of our dedicated technicians is to make sure you are comfortable in your home, and if we can’t, then we aim to make the process as quick and painless as possible.

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