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.
Friday, May 13, 2011
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!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Mold Proofing Your Home: Bathroom Black Mold Damage St. Petersburg Prevention
The bathroom is usually where most people first start to see signs of mold. Lucky for you, we are here to help you prevent mold before it starts to grow! As part of our Mold-Proofing Your Home, Room by Room series, we are pleased to offer you mold-proofing advice on bathrooms!
Mold Proof your Bathroom:
-Check the bathroom fan to make sure it exhausts to the outside.
-Turn the bathroom fan on when you shower. Keep it running for a few minutes after you finish your shower.
-Take short showers.
-Keep surfaces that get wet, such as the walls around the bathtub and shower, clean and dry.
-If there is a carpet in your bathroom, remove it.
-Check for water leaks.
-Keep drains in good shape by removing debris from them.
As an added tip, mop your floors once a week with white vinegar and also spray your tile and tub with white vinegar. White vinegar had been proven to kill 82% of known mold species. Learn more natural methods to kill mold.
Remember, when it comes to mold growth prevention, controlling moisture is key.
Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Removal St. Petersburg, 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!
Mold Proof your Bathroom:
-Check the bathroom fan to make sure it exhausts to the outside.
-Turn the bathroom fan on when you shower. Keep it running for a few minutes after you finish your shower.
-Take short showers.
-Keep surfaces that get wet, such as the walls around the bathtub and shower, clean and dry.
-If there is a carpet in your bathroom, remove it.
-Check for water leaks.
-Keep drains in good shape by removing debris from them.
As an added tip, mop your floors once a week with white vinegar and also spray your tile and tub with white vinegar. White vinegar had been proven to kill 82% of known mold species. Learn more natural methods to kill mold.
Remember, when it comes to mold growth prevention, controlling moisture is key.
Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Removal St. Petersburg, 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!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Mold Proofing Your Home: Laundry Room Mold Damage Protection
As part of our Mold-Proofing Your Home, Room by Room series, we are pleased to offer you mold-proofing advice on Laundry Rooms!
Mold Proof your Laundry Room:
Mold is common in the laundry room because it is usually damp and humid. Keeping the relative humidity below 50 percent is suggested to keep the growth of mold at bay.
1. Check that your clothes dryer exhausts to the outside.
2. Remove lint every time you use the dryer.
3. Don’t leave dirty wet clothes/linens on the floor
4. Don’t hang-dry laundry indoors.
5. Dry your laundry tub and washing machine after you use them.
Following these simple steps will help you maintain a mold-free environment in your laundry room. For more tips on saving your home from mold damage, read Black Mold Basics
Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Damage Clearwater, 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!
Mold Proof your Laundry Room:
Mold is common in the laundry room because it is usually damp and humid. Keeping the relative humidity below 50 percent is suggested to keep the growth of mold at bay.
1. Check that your clothes dryer exhausts to the outside.
2. Remove lint every time you use the dryer.
3. Don’t leave dirty wet clothes/linens on the floor
4. Don’t hang-dry laundry indoors.
5. Dry your laundry tub and washing machine after you use them.
Following these simple steps will help you maintain a mold-free environment in your laundry room. For more tips on saving your home from mold damage, read Black Mold Basics
Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Damage Clearwater, 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!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Mold-Proofing Your Home: Basement
As part of our Mold-Proofing Your Home, Room by Room series, we are pleased to offer you mold-proofing advice on Basements and Crawlspaces!
Mold Proof your Basement or Crawl Space:
1. Reduce the amount of clothes, paper and furnishings stored in the basement. Discard badly damaged materials. Eliminate clutter to improve air circulation. Only washable items should be stored.
2. Dehumidify the basement during the warm months.
3. Avoid carpets on slab-on-grade or below grade floors.
4. Periodically clean the drain in your basement floor. Use half a cup of bleach, let it stand for a few minutes, then flush with plenty of water. Keep the drain trap filled with water.
5. Avoid standing water. Keep sump pits covered (you can use plywood wrapped with plastic).
6. Regularly clean and replace furnace filters. Use a pleated one-inch filter, not a coarse filter.
7. If you have a heat recovery ventilator (HRV), clean the filter inside the HRV often.
8. If you notice molds or signs of dampness, such as water on your windows or wet spots elsewhere, do not humidify. Disconnect furnace humidifiers that are no longer used.
9. If you have electric baseboards, vacuum the units, or have a professional clean them for you.
Learn more about how to protect your basement from water damage and mold.
Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Damage 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!
Mold Proof your Basement or Crawl Space:
1. Reduce the amount of clothes, paper and furnishings stored in the basement. Discard badly damaged materials. Eliminate clutter to improve air circulation. Only washable items should be stored.
2. Dehumidify the basement during the warm months.
3. Avoid carpets on slab-on-grade or below grade floors.
4. Periodically clean the drain in your basement floor. Use half a cup of bleach, let it stand for a few minutes, then flush with plenty of water. Keep the drain trap filled with water.
5. Avoid standing water. Keep sump pits covered (you can use plywood wrapped with plastic).
6. Regularly clean and replace furnace filters. Use a pleated one-inch filter, not a coarse filter.
7. If you have a heat recovery ventilator (HRV), clean the filter inside the HRV often.
8. If you notice molds or signs of dampness, such as water on your windows or wet spots elsewhere, do not humidify. Disconnect furnace humidifiers that are no longer used.
9. If you have electric baseboards, vacuum the units, or have a professional clean them for you.
Learn more about how to protect your basement from water damage and mold.
Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Damage 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!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Mold Remediation Clearwater
Don’t wait for mold to set in! If you live in Clearwater, call us for Mold Remediation Clearwater services!
Services include:
Mold Remediation Clearwater, Mold Damage, Mold Damage Prevention, Mold Testing, Mold Inspection, Mold Damage Insurance Coverage, and Mold Removal. Complete Home Restoration!
Our immediate response team of experienced mold remediation technicians and the newest up-to-date equipment will provide all that is required to get you back to normal. We understand that mold damage is something you cannot foresee, so we are committed to restoring your home or business as quickly as possible. Our staff has years of experience with insurance, water, fire, mold and sewage damage and disaster recovery.
Even if you are not working with an insurance company, we still can provide the utmost pricing in the industry for the services that you need. We are members of the BBB, IICRC, adhere to IICRC standards.
Our Mold Remediation Clearwater restoration includes:
Assessing mold damage
Mold testing
Mold inspection
Mold Removal
Mold Remediation
Removal of Property
Direct Billing to Insurance
Deodorizing
Mold Removal and Prevention
Complete Property Restoration
Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Removal Clearwater, 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!
Services include:
Mold Remediation Clearwater, Mold Damage, Mold Damage Prevention, Mold Testing, Mold Inspection, Mold Damage Insurance Coverage, and Mold Removal. Complete Home Restoration!
Our immediate response team of experienced mold remediation technicians and the newest up-to-date equipment will provide all that is required to get you back to normal. We understand that mold damage is something you cannot foresee, so we are committed to restoring your home or business as quickly as possible. Our staff has years of experience with insurance, water, fire, mold and sewage damage and disaster recovery.
Even if you are not working with an insurance company, we still can provide the utmost pricing in the industry for the services that you need. We are members of the BBB, IICRC, adhere to IICRC standards.
Our Mold Remediation Clearwater restoration includes:
Assessing mold damage
Mold testing
Mold inspection
Mold Removal
Mold Remediation
Removal of Property
Direct Billing to Insurance
Deodorizing
Mold Removal and Prevention
Complete Property Restoration
Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Removal Clearwater, 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!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Fighting Black Mold Damage Clearwater
When it comes to mold and mold damage, there are five facts to understanding mold that everyone should know. These facts include: 1) Mold needs moisture to grow; 2) Mold can be harmful or helpful — depending on where it grows; 3) Mold does not grow on dry materials; 4) Mold growing inside a home can affect the residents; and 5) Homeowners and property residents can learn to recognize mold.
Before one can fight mold, we must learn about what mold is. Molds are microscopic fungi, a group of organisms which also includes mushrooms and yeasts. Fungi are highly adapted to grow and reproduce rapidly, producing spores and mycelia in the process.
Mold is encountered every day. Foods spoil because of mold. Leaves decay and pieces of wood lying on the ground rot due to mold. That fuzzy black growth on wet window sills is mold. Paper or fabrics stored in a damp place get a musty smell that is due to the action of molds.
While molds are often considered to be harmful, certain molds can be useful to people. The drug penicillin is obtained from a specific type of mold. Some foods and beverages are made by the actions of molds. The key to beneficial kinds of molds is that they are selected and grown in a controlled fashion.
Molds are undesirable when they grow where we don't want them, such as in homes. Molds that grow inside may be different from the ones found outdoors. According to USA Today, there are at least 100,000 types of mold, but only a few dozen are toxic and can cause health problems. These toxic molds produce chemicals called mycotoxins that can cause rashes, seizures, unusual bleeding, headaches, respiratory problems and severe fatigue in some people. According to the Mayo Clinic, sinus problems are almost always the result of toxic mold.
What Makes Molds Grow?
Read the rest of Fighting Black Mold Damage Clearwater
Before one can fight mold, we must learn about what mold is. Molds are microscopic fungi, a group of organisms which also includes mushrooms and yeasts. Fungi are highly adapted to grow and reproduce rapidly, producing spores and mycelia in the process.
Mold is encountered every day. Foods spoil because of mold. Leaves decay and pieces of wood lying on the ground rot due to mold. That fuzzy black growth on wet window sills is mold. Paper or fabrics stored in a damp place get a musty smell that is due to the action of molds.
While molds are often considered to be harmful, certain molds can be useful to people. The drug penicillin is obtained from a specific type of mold. Some foods and beverages are made by the actions of molds. The key to beneficial kinds of molds is that they are selected and grown in a controlled fashion.
Molds are undesirable when they grow where we don't want them, such as in homes. Molds that grow inside may be different from the ones found outdoors. According to USA Today, there are at least 100,000 types of mold, but only a few dozen are toxic and can cause health problems. These toxic molds produce chemicals called mycotoxins that can cause rashes, seizures, unusual bleeding, headaches, respiratory problems and severe fatigue in some people. According to the Mayo Clinic, sinus problems are almost always the result of toxic mold.
What Makes Molds Grow?
Read the rest of Fighting Black Mold Damage Clearwater
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