Mold in the Kitchen? SERVPRO Brea/Yorba Linda can help!

7/7/2014 (Permalink)

No one wants what is supposed to be the most sanitary room in their home—the kitchen—to be a breeding ground for hazardous fungi. However, mold spores are not picky—they really don’t care if it’s wood, paper, carpet or food— they want to grow and digest anything and everything possible so that they can survive. Oftentimes everything they need to live is right in the kitchen. At SERVPRO Brea/Yorba Linda, a home restoration company that specializes in mold damage repair, we know that excessive mold can provoke a host of health problems. Some syndromes include nasal and sinus congestion, runny nose, eye irritation, sneezing fits, and respiratory problems as well as a host of other ailments.

Mold often thrives in the kitchen on cabinets, vanities, and crawlspaces.  Kitchen mold also typically invades sink piping and backsplashes. Controlling mold is all about controlling the moisture in your kitchen. According to the Florida Solar Energy Center, “There are 4 critical requirements for mold growth – available mold spores, available mold food, appropriate temperatures, and considerable moisture. The removal of any one of these items will prohibit mold growth.” Here are some tips on how to stop mold from growing in the kitchen.

• Get rid of the Rugs: Rugs in the kitchen are not always a good idea because the fabric tends to absorb and hold moisture and bacteria. Mold loves to grow on damp, warm surfaces and depending on the color and texture of the rug you might not even notice it.

• Check all nooks and crannies: Food easily gets trapped behind the cooking range. You need to make sure the ventilation in that area is sufficient. Make sure to thoroughly clean the floor and walls surrounding it as well.

If you are suffering from unwanted mold in Yorba Linda or Brea, SERVPRO Brea/Yorba Linda can help alleviate some of your stress. The goal of our dedicated technicians is to make sure you are comfortable in your home, and if you aren’t, then we aim to make the process as quick and painless as possible.