Archived Mold Remediation Blog Posts
Don't let your Williamsville home become infested with mold, act now!
10/12/2018 (Permalink)
A home in Williamsville, NY that had a dishwasher leak.
Don't let your home become infested with mold, act now!How often do you move your dishwasher out to inspect behind it for possible water damage? Not to often, right. This photo illustrates what could be larking behind your appliances that had a small leak for a period of time. For most cases when a dishwasher begins to have a leak it will be a slow drip beneath or behind the unit causing the floor to become saturate, rotting or mold to develop. What to do when you discover a leak in your dishwasher that caused possible water damage?
- Turn off the source of the water
- Turn off the power to the dishwasher
- Contact a plumber
- Contact your insurance office to assess information about filing a claim or coverage.
Contact SERVPRO of Amherst/Clarence 716-639-8687
Black Mold
9/27/2018 (Permalink)
Mold growing on a basement ceiling that could have been avoided if properly dried out.
In the 90’s mold became a news headline across the country. The strain of “Black” Mold, Stachybotrys, struck fear in the hearts of thousands of Americans. Even though that hysteria has passed, it is no joking matter to have mold growing in your home. It is true that mold spores are everywhere, but for mold to grow you have to have two things: 1) food; 2) dark moist conditions. There is very little you can do to remove all “food” sources in a house, but you can eliminate the water factor. When you have a water loss, it is incredibly important to completely dry the area affected so mold will not grow. If you try to take care of it yourself, you run the risk of giving mold a chance to infiltrate your house. Why would you do that when you can call SERVPRO® of Amherst/Clarence at 716-639-8687 and make sure your house is dry.
Leaky Pipes Can Cause Mold
9/27/2018 (Permalink)
Mold resulting from a leaky pipe
One of the first signs that you may have mold damage in your home is continually detecting a musty odor. Catching the odor anywhere in your home is never a good thing, but it is particularly unfortunate when you come across it in your bathroom. It usually indicates that there is a leak in your plumbing and it has caused a mold colony to grow. It is vital to deal with the mold in your bathroom as quickly as possible because it can cause health effects. Fortunately, there is qualified help close to your home that you can rely on. Many people misunderstand the nature of mold spores and how they come to cause mold damage in your home. The truth is that mold spores are not entirely dangerous, and they are everywhere. You can never truly be completely rid of them. However, if they come in contact with moisture, they can rapidly grow and multiply. As they grow, they end up creating a mold colony that can damage the structure of your home.
SERVPRO understands that the longer that mold is in your home, the more damage it can do to the structure of it. We strive to arrive at your residence after your phone call as quickly as possible.
Once our technicians get there, we can begin the remediation right away. The first thing that SERVPRO can do is section off the entrance to your bathroom and any vents inside of it. Creating a quarantine allows us to agitate the mold without giving it the freedom to spread to other parts of your home. As we investigate and find that the mold is building behind your sink, we can begin to disinfect the area and clean the mold from the surface of your walls. While we work, our SERVPRO techs can set up an air scrubber that will remove odors and impurities from the air. Not only does it neutralize the smell that mold creates, but it can also capture airborne mold spores. Once the mold has been cleaned away from your walls, we can use an antifungal spray to ensure regrowth is less likely. Finally, our technicians can make sure to remove any excess moisture from the area. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A
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GOT MOLD? SERVPRO of Amherst/Clarence can help!
9/26/2018 (Permalink)
SERVPRO Ready To Help
Bathroom MoldOne of the first signs that you may have mold damage in your home is continually detecting a musty odor. Catching the odor anywhere in your home is never a good thing, but it is particularly unfortunate when you come across it in your bathroom. It usually indicates that there is a leak in your plumbing and it has caused a mold colony to grow. It is vital to deal with the mold in your washroom as quickly as possible because it can cause health effects. Fortunately, there is qualified help close to your home that you can rely on.
Many people misunderstand the nature of mold spores and how they come to cause mold in your Buffalo home. The truth is that mold spores are not dangerous and they are everywhere. You can never truly be completely rid of them. However, if they come into contact with moisture, they can rapidly grow and multiply. As they grow, they end up creating a mold colony that can damage the structure of your home.
SERVPRO of Amherst/Clarence understands that the longer that mold is in your home, the more damage it can do to the structure of it. We strive to arrive at your residence after your phone call as quickly as possible. Once our technicians get there, we can begin the remediation right away.
The first thing that SERVPRO can do is section off the entrance to your bathroom and any vents inside of it. Creating a quarantine allows us to agitate the mold without giving it the freedom to spread to other parts of your home. As we investigate and find that the mold is building behind your sink, we can begin to disinfect the area and clean the mold from the surface of your walls.
While we work, our SERVPRO techs can set up an air scrubber with a HEPA filter. Not only does it neutralize the smell that mold creates, but it can also capture airborne mold spores. Once the mold has been cleaned away from your walls, we can use an antifungal spray to ensure regrowth is less likely. Finally, our technicians can make sure to remove any excess moisture from the area.
If you come across a musty smell in your home, do not delay. Call 716-639-8687 and contact SERVPRO of Amherst/Clarence. We're open 24/7 and always ready to take your call.
Mold Remediation and Mold Removal
2/19/2018 (Permalink)
Mold discovered in the attic from a leaky roof.
Mold is found under the fungi classification. It can be a soft green, pink, black or at times a gray growth which develops on objects or old food left out for a lengthy period in warm, wet air. It can be found in outdoor and indoor. It is important for the indoor humidity to be kept below 45%. Floods and high humidity levels often lead to microbial growth and fungus. The most efficient method of controlling microbial growth is by moderation temperature. During a floor mold can start to form in 72 hours in perfect conditions. When the temperature is lowered, the rate of microbial growth decreases rapidly. Molds are usually accompanied by a musty odor which can lead to health issues in certain individuals. These colonies are responsible for the production of irritants and allergens that affect the health of people.
An environmental hygienist can determine what treatment can be used for mold remediation. They will test all affected areas by taking samples of air and swab surfaces. They design a specific protocol for SERVPRO to follow. SERVPRO utilizes air scrubbers to perform mold remediation under negative pressure, containment to isolate the affected areas, heap vacuuming and specialize cleaning and sealing. Once the work is completed the environmental hygienist returns to perform post testing to ensure levels are within normal levels and your home is back to being safe. Call SERVPRO of AMHERST/CLARENCE for your water damage and mold needs.
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