Mold and Moisture Bring Trouble to Your Home

3/26/2021 (Permalink)

Mold thrives in moisture.

Mold occurs naturally in the environment and plays a crucial role in breaking down dead trees and other organic matter. Although mold is beneficial to the natural world, it can wreak havoc in your Black Forest, CO, home. Black mold, in particular, can leave your home looking and smelling unpleasant.

Mold Facts

Spores Become Colonies

Why does mold grow inside? Tiny mold spores are released into the air, landing on people and animals who carry them inside. Some spores are carried on the wind through open windows and heating and cooling systems. Under the right conditions, those spores quickly establish colonies and start causing trouble. Molds break down the surfaces where they grow. Structural elements, furnishings, and other household belongings are often destroyed slowly.

Moisture Is the Primary Culprit

When you know how to control mold, you can avoid much of the mess, smell, and appearance of black mold that comes with spreading colonies:

• Control moisture levels in your home.
• Immediately address any moisture problem, such as a dripping faucet.
• Diligently clean up spills when they happen.
• Thoroughly dry any water-damaged areas of the home.

There are quite a few types of mold, and, fortunately, none of those can survive without a source of moisture.

Cleanup Efforts Begin Where Moisture Is Heavy

If you've already found mold in your home, begin your mold cleanup efforts by reducing humidity levels in the home and reducing the amount of moisture in rooms such as the kitchen, laundry, and bathrooms. Without addressing the moisture problem, your black mold problem is sure to return.

A Quick Response Prevents Damage

The more you know about how mold gets into your home and which conditions in the home are most likely to encourage mold growth, the better you can avoid the unpleasantness of black mold.

It only takes a couple of days for a few spores to become a colony, so reach out to water and mold damage cleanup and recovery professionals for quick corrective action.