How does Black Mold Grow in our Local Community

5/31/2018 (Permalink)

Black mold, is a huge concern to every homeowner. black mold causes damage to your home and belongings, It can even cause health effects. That is why SERVPRO recommends all homeowners in the Worcester county area to be vigilant about fungal growth in their homes and give us a call at the first sign of trouble. 

The question is, What is black mold? Mold refers to fungi that grows in thread-like structures called hyphae. Mold also releases small spores into the air. These can be inhaled and can also travel to other rooms, thus increasing the risk of mold damage in our local communities and homes. 

Molds Needs Several Things to Grow:

-Darkness or lack of strong light 

-Warmth

-Oxygen

-Moisture

-A food source

Wood, Cotton, and drywall backing are all good food services (cellulose) which means that if the other conditions are present, mold can feed on those materials in your home and colonies begin to grow. Moisture is easy to find in a home. Leaks and floods provide moisture, but there are also plenty of common damp sources including wet laundry, water from faucets or tubs, and condensation. Water buildup around your foundation or in your basement also helps provide an ideal growing ground. 

The right conditions means the fungus can grow and cause mold damage in your home. Luckily our trained professional are on hand 24 hours a day to help you deal with Mold remediation. 

SERVPRO teams are fully trained to carry out mold remediation and containment. Our technicians are IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) certified, and we follow their S520 mold remediation standard. Our AMART team members also adhere strictly to guidelines laid out by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).

Our experts work to contain as much mold at the source as possible by establishing containment and by using negative air machines to vent contaminated air from your home. We have a range of cleaning protocols and use whichever method is best suited to your situation, be that scrubbing, wet wiping with powerful detergent, or using HEPA vacuum up loosen up mold. 

We also train our crews to dry out the area using dehumidifiers and air blowers to make it less friendly for mold to reduce the chances of resurgence. Then we can spray or fog anti-fungal agents to reduce the chances of future mold infestations. 

Do not let mold invade your home. Call SERVPRO of Shrewsbury / Westborough at (508)393-7898 today for help. For more information on the area: https://shrewsburyma.gov