Mold, while unsightly, can lead to ongoing issues, from respiratory distress to property damage. You need to:
- Pay immediate attention to any signs of mold
- Assess the situation
- Decide on a swift course of action for mold removal or mold remediation
What Is Mold?
Mold is a fungus that reproduces by expelling microscopic spores into the environment. While mold is most readily identified by sight, high concentrations can also give off a musty or mildewy smell. When these spores land in a damp environment, they grow and spread and can potentially cause rot.
Some molds thrive in home environments where moisture is common, such as:
- bathrooms
- kitchens
- attics
- basements
- crawl spaces
What Will You Do When You Have Mold in Your Home?
If the mold infestation is persistent in your home, then it’s high time to hire a mold remediation expert from ServiceMaster by Disaster Relief.
ServiceMaster by Disaster Relief offers:
- Mold Inspection
- Mold Removal
- Mold Remediation
Mold Remediation Process
Regardless of the cause, our experts provide a comprehensive mold remediation process to help eliminate the problem by:
- Locating the mold and the water sources that feed mold
- Assessing the damage caused by the mold
- Isolating & containing the mold by using techniques like physical barriers & negative air pressure to prevent it from spreading Capturing, filtering & scrubbing microscopic mold sp
- Removing mold with antimicrobial & antifungal treatments
- Disposing of mold-infested porous materials
- Cleaning, sanitizing & deodorizing belongings as needed
- Repairing & reconstructing damaged areas to restore your home
Types of Mold and How to Recognize Them
Mold comes in many different forms; in fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are probably tens of thousands of types of molds, if not more. Molds play an important role in breaking down leaves, plants, and trees. Mold can break down natural materials, like wood and leaves, which can damage the structure of your home. Everyone has an aversion to that.
Here are a few types of mold that you might commonly encounter in various areas of your home:
1. Alternaria
- One of the more common molds found indoors and outdoors is alternaria.
- Alternaria usually appears in areas that are damp like the sink, shower, or dark and dimly lit areas outside the home.
- Health problems associated with alternaria include asthma attacks and allergic reactions.
2. Aspergillus
- Another common indoor mold is aspergilus.
- This mold is incredibly common and does minor damage to those that inhale it.
- Severe reactions include respiratory infections, allergic reactions, and inflamed lungs.
3. Aureobasidium
- The aureobasidium mold is most often found on wooden furniture, surfaces, painted walls and wallpaper as well as around windows and in caulk.
- If you notice a spotty substance that is pink and black in color in those areas, it’s probably this type of mold.
- Since aureobasidum is so common, most people do develop allergic reactions to it and it has been known to cause more severe reactions than other molds.
4. Chaetomium
- Chaetomium mold is found in drywall that has experienced water damage.
- People typically identify their presence when they smell a musty or old odor in their homes.
5. Cladosporium
- Homeowners often find the cladosporium mold inside both cool and warm areas like carpet, wood floorboards, wooden cabinet, and older fabrics.
- Being around the cladosporium mold can leave homeowners with breathing problems and respiratory issues.
6. Fusarium
- Fusarium is a mold that tends to grow in colder, wetter areas.
- The typical homes for the fusarium mold are carpeted areas and similar fabrics.
- Fusarium can cause the standard allergic reactions as well as respiratory infections and inflammations.
