12 FACTS ABOUT MOLD

Remco Solutions has completed hundreds of mold remediation projects in the past 9 years.  We receive dozens of questions each week regarding mold problems from our customers.  In an effort to help educate our community and our customers we are going to blog a couple of simple articles regarding mold growth, mold prevention, and how mold remediation projects are executed.  To get started check out these 10 facts about mold:

1. Mold can grow within 48-72 hours of the initial water problem.

2. Remember that every mold problem is a water problem first.

3. When indoor air sampling is conducted, the number of mold spores inside should be less than the number of mold spores outside.

4. The best means of preventing mold is to deny the spores the moisture necessary for germination.

5. All mold remediation projects are performed the same way regardless of species type.

6. If you find visible mold on soft (upholstered furniture, mattress, pillows, etc) goods follow this rule: “when in doubt, throw it out.”

7. Mold is an allergen whether it’s dead or alive.

8. Mold will come back no matter how well you clean, if the area is allowed to become moist or wet again!

9. Damage due to mold is largely preventable

10. Due to the porous nature of drywall, it must be removed and disposed if visible mold growth is evident.

11.  If the relative humidity in your home exceeds 60% it significantly increases the risk of mold growth.

12.  Mold growth presents the greatest health risks to infants, elderly and people with compromised immune systems.

In our next blog we will explain very easy steps on how you can prevent mold growth in your home.  Our hope is to provide you with simple and straight forward information on “everything mold”.  Be sure to look for our next blog on mold prevention.  In the meantime, give us a call if you need the advice of a professional.  We are here to serve you!