Why Your Approach against Mold Damage in Clearwater Matters

4/16/2023 (Permalink)

Finding mold on your property does not need to cause fear. Contact SERVPRO for effective mold damage remediation services. We are standing by for you.

SERVPRO Effectively Handles Mold Remediation in Clearwater Homes

Once your Clearwater property exhibits mold damage signs, the situation can worsen unless you intervene. It's likely to start with minor issues like a musty smell before significant problems like structural rot and indoor air quality degradation take root. Ideally, fighting mold should start the moment you notice the first signs. However, an unplanned response might not resolve the problem effectively.

The key to resolving mold damage at your Clearwater home is understanding how mold forms, thus exploring realistic ways to stop it. Professionals like SERVPRO significantly improve the outcomes because we have a deeper understanding of mold growth processes.

Essential takeaways

• Mold colonies signify underlying microbial growth 
• As mold breaks down materials, it releases problematic residues
• Humid conditions can spread contamination widely

Mold contamination is propagated by microbial growth. Inhibiting microbial growth is mandatory to defeat the spreading of contamination. Any other step, including the physical removal of colonies, can only provide temporary relief. SERVPRO technicians evaluate your property to determine what factors lead to microbial proliferation and, thus, the best way to stop it. Moisture retention around organic materials is the main factor since it activates naturally occurring spores that sprout and latch onto surfaces. 

Drying materials helps control microbial growth in the long term. Our crews find sources and use advanced drying procedures to restore normalcy. Since drying might take time, we can also incorporate chemical agents in mold control. 

Useful chemical categories

• Fungistats which slow down the growth rate
• Biocides that destroy fungi
• Sanitizers that generally reduce microbe levels

The moisture in the air

While you may focus on the moisture, affecting materials directly, the mold situation may develop from other sources, such as humid air. Humidity-driven mold can spread vastly, affecting everything, including structural materials, furniture, and clothing. Our SERVPRO crews explore unique ways to manage humidity, including improving ventilation and dehumidifying affected areas.

SERVPRO of Clearwater South / Clearwater Beach can help you manage mold damage conveniently. Call (727) 614-0099. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.