How Do You Prevent Mold In Your Home?

8/31/2021 (Permalink)

Nobody wants to hear that they have a mold issue in their home.  Unfortunately, the circumstances that cause mold growth can be unavoidable.  Mold likes to lurk in hidden space, such as wall cavities, behind appliances or baseboards.  Often a hidden link an be the source of the mold issue.  You may not even realize you have a problem until you call in the experts.  At SERVPRO of Mobile County, our IICRC Certified team members have extensive experience in dealing with mold remediation.  Our warm humid environment encourages rapid growth and a small problem can become a large issue very quickly. Fortunately, there are some steps that you can take to minimize the possibility of mold growth in your home. 

• Perform an audit on your home and check for areas that hold moisture or collect condensations.  Visit your local home improvement store to find a wide range of products that can help protect those areas.  
• If you experience a water damage, make sure to have wet areas dried completely by a professional restoration service as quickly as possible. 
• Install proper ventilation, especially bathroom areas, to prevent mold growth. 
• Monitor indoor humidity.

If you are concerned about mold in your home, call SERVPRO of Mobile County today at 251-343-0534 today to schedule an inspection.