Whether you own property, are looking to buy or rent, mold can be a serious issue. To help you combat any mold damage that you find, here is a Top 10 Mold Removal Resources list for you to keep hand and share!
When it comes to mold, it is important to act as soon as you find it. Unfortunately, most people either don’t know what to do or are misled by false information.
The internet offers a plethora of information: some resources are good while some are not so good. We have taken the guess work out of research and hope that this list will help you.
What is Mold?
Mold is what we term microscopic fungi that grow in long, branching filaments and that are multicellular (these filaments are called hyphae incidentally). There are thousands of species of mold and mold derives its energy from the organic matter in which it lives. Mold produces mold spores. Most spores remain airborne indefinitely and can resist extreme temperatures and pressures. Molds are only visible to the naked eye when colonies grow.
Mold feeds off water so an important way to reduce or prevent mold is to control moisture in the home.
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For more information on how to mold removal Tarpon Springs, please contact Advanced Restoration Inc. or call 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT.
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Monday, May 2, 2011
Mold Proofing Your Home: Keep Your Drains Clean and Mold Free
Mold Proofing Your Home: Keep Your Drains Clean and Mold Free
While not often thought of as a place that might grow mold, drains in the bathroom or kitchen can indeed grow mold. Soap scum and grime provide a food source for mold and the running water from the tap provides a source of moisture. It is good practice to keep drains clean so as to avoid this possibility all together.
As part of our Mold-Proofing Your Home, Room by Room series, we are pleased to offer you mold-proofing advice on drains!
To clean a drain:
Pour a handful of baking soda into it.
Add a cup of vinegar.
Put the plug in the drain.
Let the vinegar and baking soda work for about 20 minutes.
Run fresh water into the drain.
Drains which do not drain water properly can also contribute to mold growing in bathtubs, showers or basins. Any water that doesn’t drain properly and sits in the drain creates a moisture problem. Any environment like this where water is collected and stands for long periods can easily grow mold. If there is a build up of water in the drain, ie. the water is not drained as fast as you can run the water from the tap, then there is a problem with your drain being clogged.
If you come across a clogged drain, try the above steps and add the use of a small plumbing snake if needed.
Other Tips:
Keep the relative humidity in the bathroom below 55% to prevent mold growth
Wipe down wet surfaces so they dry faster
Regularly clean the bathroom
Clean your drains at least once a month
Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Removal Tarpon Springs, Sinkhole, Fire Damage, Sewer Damage and Emergency Disaster Recovery Restoration Company in Tampa Bay, Florida. Company Services Include: WATER DAMAGE EXTRACTION and RESTORATION; MOLD REMOVAL and MOLD REMEDIATION; STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION; FLOODS; HURRICANE DAMAGE; SEWER DAMAGE; Complete Restoration Services. Residential, Commercial &Industrial structures in the Tampa Bay Metro Area, Sarasota County, FL and Manatee County, FL. 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Contact Us!
While not often thought of as a place that might grow mold, drains in the bathroom or kitchen can indeed grow mold. Soap scum and grime provide a food source for mold and the running water from the tap provides a source of moisture. It is good practice to keep drains clean so as to avoid this possibility all together.
As part of our Mold-Proofing Your Home, Room by Room series, we are pleased to offer you mold-proofing advice on drains!
To clean a drain:
Pour a handful of baking soda into it.
Add a cup of vinegar.
Put the plug in the drain.
Let the vinegar and baking soda work for about 20 minutes.
Run fresh water into the drain.
Drains which do not drain water properly can also contribute to mold growing in bathtubs, showers or basins. Any water that doesn’t drain properly and sits in the drain creates a moisture problem. Any environment like this where water is collected and stands for long periods can easily grow mold. If there is a build up of water in the drain, ie. the water is not drained as fast as you can run the water from the tap, then there is a problem with your drain being clogged.
If you come across a clogged drain, try the above steps and add the use of a small plumbing snake if needed.
Other Tips:
Keep the relative humidity in the bathroom below 55% to prevent mold growth
Wipe down wet surfaces so they dry faster
Regularly clean the bathroom
Clean your drains at least once a month
Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Removal Tarpon Springs, Sinkhole, Fire Damage, Sewer Damage and Emergency Disaster Recovery Restoration Company in Tampa Bay, Florida. Company Services Include: WATER DAMAGE EXTRACTION and RESTORATION; MOLD REMOVAL and MOLD REMEDIATION; STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION; FLOODS; HURRICANE DAMAGE; SEWER DAMAGE; Complete Restoration Services. Residential, Commercial &Industrial structures in the Tampa Bay Metro Area, Sarasota County, FL and Manatee County, FL. 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Contact Us!
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