MOLD AND YOUR HOME

Mold is found literally everywhere in nature, playing an essential role
in the breakdown of organic matter. However, when mold grows
indoors, it can damage or destroy the structure and poses serious
health concerns to people living in that environment.
Mold in homes needs just three key ingredients to grow:
• Food — An organic food source such as wood, cardboard, paper,
etc. Even dirt on inorganic materials can support mold growth.
• Temperature — Mold loves temperatures between 68°F to 86°F —
the same range we typically keep our homes.
• Water — Just a little is needed for mold to grow. Even an indoor
humidity of 60% allows mold to develop.

Our homes normally contain a lot of potential mold “food” and usually
maintain perfect temperatures for mold growth. All that is missing is
water. If a water problem is not remediated quickly and professionally,
the inevitable result will be mold.

DEALING WITH MOLD
If mold is growing in your home, clean up the mold and fix the water
problem as soon as possible. If you clean up the mold, but don’t fix the
water problem, the mold will likely come back.
The first step in cleaning up mold is to find and eliminate the water source.
Then, if the area is small (less than 10 square feet) and you feel comfortable,
clean the mold with a detergent solution. Thoroughly dry all materials
afterward.
If the mold area is larger than 10 square feet, call a professional mold
remediation company, such as PuroClean of Massapequa. Our well-trained professional
technicians are on duty 24/7, and can remediate mold completely and fix the underlying water
problem that allowed mold to grow in the first place. The remediation must
be done properly, using industry-standard techniques and equipment,
otherwise the mold will return