If you’ve recently had a water event (flood, leaky sink, etc) in your home, you can have a mold problem within 72 hours. Our service pros specialize in mold remediation in Reno NV and can help you get the mold in your home under control.
It’s not possible to “get rid” of mold. Mold is everywhere and always will be. The problem is when you have overgrown mold in your home.
Mold will overgrown any place where there’s moisture. That means anywhere you have a leaky plumbing fixture or flood from a water line break can quickly grow too much mold.
Mold can grow on paper, cardboard, ceiling tiles, paint, wallpaper, wood, drywall, carpet and most any other surface you can imagine.
What Is Mold Remediation? Can’t Mold be Completely Removed?
If you’re new to having a mold problem in your home you may have thought that mold removal is the only thing you’d want to do.
Afterall, why leave mold behind if you don’t want it in your house!
But since mold is present everywhere, it’s not possible to remove it. What you need when mold becomes a problem in your home is you can have it remediated by a mold service professional.
Mold is really only a problem when it overgrows in your home. When you have a leak or flood somewhere in your house you’re much more likely to develop a mold problem that will need remediation.
When is Mold Remediation Required?
There are a few reasons that you will need mold remediation in your home. Generally speaking, if you can see mold then that means it’s time to tackle getting it cleaned up.
But since mold can not always be seen there are a few guidelines you can follow to determine if your home needs a mold remediation specialist in the Reno-Sparks NV region.
A Water Event:
Mold does not automatically grow when you have a “water event” in your home (like a flood or overflow). But since mold is present in humid places if you have had a water event you may have mold.
If you aren’t sure if you have mold or not after having a water event it’s best to call a mold specialist to check out the area to find out.
Surface Discoloration:
Mold can discolor the surface where it is attached and overgrowing. Visible mold can be black, gray, red, brown and other colors. If you have a surface in your home that has had some water damage or a flood and you see the surface turning a different color this can indicate a mold overgrowth issue.
Musty Moldy Smell:
Mold doesn’t always smell, but when it does there’s no mistaking it. If you smell mold or if you don’t know what mold smells like but you smell a musty odor then you may have a mold problem. As with anything, if you aren’t sure it’s best to call a mold professional to come test out the area to be sure.
Health Issues:
If you or a loved one is having some new health issues and they get worse when spending time in a certain part of the house it may be because of mold. If you are not feeling like you normally do and have recently had a water event then this may be due to mold.
Can You Do Mold Remediation Yourself?
Is it possible to remediate mold yourself?
Yes.
Is it recommended?
No.
Mold can cause adverse health effects and extensive damage to your house. Because of this it’s not a good idea to try and tackle a mold problem yourself.
There’s quite a bit of work involved and you can never be sure you cleaned up the mold properly.
If you think your home has an issue with mold overgrowth problem it’s wise to enlist the services of a mold remediation professional to help you get it under control.