Mold in your house

10/13/2021 (Permalink)

Mold on drywall

Mold. This small word can put a large scare into the eyes of an Dekalb county homeowner. It should because not only does mold look disgusting, it can also cause health effects to you and your family. Did you know there are different classifications for mold?

• Allergenic
• Pathogenic
• Toxigenic

There are possible health effects when you discover mold in your Dekalb home so it’s important to know how to approach each type of situation. Please consider the following of what to do and what NOT to do when you battle mold in your home:

What NOT to Do

• Don’t touch or disturb the mold
• Don’t blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth
• Don’t attempt to dry the area yourself
• Don’t spray bleach or other disinfectants on mold

What to Do

• Stay out of affected area
• Turn off the HVAC system and fans
• Contact SERVPRO of Dekalb for mold remediation services

Contacting SERVPRO of DeKalb is the best thing you can do for your mold issues because we are able to identify the source of what is causing mold growth and remediate the issues. A common mistake when dealing with mold is only cleaning up the visible mold and calling it a day. Until you fix the source of moisture that is feeding the mold, it will continue to come back no matter what.

Luckily, mold remediation is a cornerstone of our business so you can ensure we will provide you with quality solutions to treat the problem. We are a 24-hour services and ready to service your needs whenever you need us. Feel free to call our office with any questions or schedule your service today (847) 758-3900.

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