A Shark in Standing Water: The Dangers of Mold Growth

12/9/2020 (Permalink)

Dangerous mold spores are already contaminating this location, presenting dangerous conditions for everyone inside.

In the scope of potential hazards that home-owners need be wary of, water damage is one of the most alarming. Busted pipes, leaky roofs, backed up sewage, and flooding are all things that can lead to your home falling into complete disarray, and then, lead to the plethora of other problems that go hand-in-hand with water damage. 

Mold growth, for example, is one of the results of standing water, or damp surfaces that are left to stagnate in your home, but it is by far one of the most dangerous. Your home is insulated, warm, and shielded from harsh elements -- and those things are the perfect combination for hazardous mold to grow. The presence of water inside a home converts dormant mold spores into active, growing mold. This process begins within hours of flooding or other water damage and continues unabated, even after the water is removed. Active mold releases millions of reproductive spores into your home or business, and those are a frequent source of allergic responses and a wide variety of symptoms in susceptible individuals. As soon as home water damage occurs, the clock is ticking on serious mold contamination. You need help immediately. 

Thankfully, our team is more than capable of removing dangerous and toxic molds. It’s what we do! We can clean and treat, or remove, contaminated surfaces, and get your home back to the state it was in before the damage occurred. Because we know that the first thing your home or business needs to be, is safe.