Help Prevent Mold Damage In Phoenix By Reducing Moisture

9/18/2017 (Permalink)

Phoenix Wall with Mold Stains Needs Remediation from SERVPRO

Check for Leaks and Excess Humidity to Reduce the Chances of a Mold Infestation

Homeowners who have access to the internet have most likely heard about mold damage by now. Mold spores get regular mentions on sites and blogs all around the internet, and with good reason. Fungus looks unsightly and can also damage your Phoenix home or even cause health effects. It is not possible to completely remove all mold from a house because the spores are microscopic and can easily travel from place to place. However, it is possible to lessen opportunities for mold damage.
 
One thing you can do today to reduce the risk of mold damage in your Phoenix home is decrease moisture throughout your house. The fungus needs both moisture and a food source to grow. That is why colonies often grow in the dampest places in your home, such as the bathroom, laundry room, or basement. Without moisture, there is simply no mold. The fungus needs damp conditions to grow, which is why SERVPRO recommends you do all you can to reduce damp throughout your house.
 
Regular use of dehumidifiers helps minimise the moisture in the air in your home. Dehumidifiers draw water droplets out of the atmosphere, which contributes to drier conditions and less water for mold to use for growth.
 
Proper ventilation is necessary, especially in damp areas or places where fungi tend to grow. Open windows regularly to ventilate stuffy or damp rooms.
 
Leaks, drips, or patches of damp seeping into walls or ceilings all provide the moisture mold needs for proliferation. Get leaking pipes or faucets or patches of damp in your basement or laundry room fixed as soon as you can.
 
SERVPRO’s IICRC-certified technicians are on hand to help with mold remediation and moisture reduction in your home. We clean all visible mold colonies and establish containment so we can vent contaminated air from your home. We are also equipped with dehumidifiers to improve conditions indoors, and our teams come with moisture meters and probes so we can do a thorough assessment of the situation and alert you to any hidden damp patches.
 
Do not let fungus damage your home in Phoenix, Tempe, Arcadia and the surround areas. Call SERVPRO of East Phoenix at (602) 507-6163 today for assistance.

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