3 Tips for Preventing Persistent Mold Growth

12/17/2020 (Permalink)

It is well worth the trouble to stop by your local home goods store and pick up a dehumidifier.

Three Steps To Prevent Recurring Mold Growth In Your Commercial Building

You might think there is nothing peskier as a business owner than the first mold growth in your building — but what if it keeps coming back? Especially when you don't catch the problem early, getting rid of mold can be a nasty obstacle, even worse when it is a persistent growth. There are lots of factors that might contribute to a persistent mold problem, such as:

• high humidity
• water damage
• poor ventilation

While there are a few simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of fungus growth, once it sets in, you will need professional help to clear it out. Luckily, SERVPRO of Asheville, NC, will clean it up "Like it never even happened." Here are three tips for preventing recurring mold growth in your commercial building.

1. Invest in a Dehumidifier
If the natural high humidity or lack of ventilation in spaces like bathrooms and basements is contributing to your mold problems, it is well worth the trouble to stop by your local home goods store and pick up a dehumidifier. This nifty machine will suck the extra moisture out of the air in your building, thereby depriving mold spores of the environment that they need in order to grow.

2. Don't Wait With Water Damage
In the event of a flood or a pipe break, it is crucial to call in your local water damage restoration professionals right away. Mold can grow on almost any wet surface and will start to spread in as few as 24-48 hours.

3. Get Professional Mold Removal
With mold, looks can be deceiving. If you try to remove mold growth yourself, it may look like it's all gone, but in reality, invisible spores probably remain and are ready to start spreading again right away. Only professional mold removal techniques will truly remove the problem and prevent further growth.
Don't forget, though, even if the existing growth is removed, mold spores are everywhere in the air, just looking for a warm, moist environment to take root.