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Five Things You Didn't Know About Mold in Morris County

Darric Mitchell • Apr 15, 2019
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We don’t often give much thought to mold removal. If you’re thinking about mold, it’s likely because you found some in your home. Even then, the only thing the mind conjures is concern. Are you at risk of becoming ill? Is mold going to cause respiratory disease? There are horror stories about mold, sure, but most cases are blown out of proportion. More often than not, mold inside of the home is nothing more than an annoyance.

It can be dealt with by hiring professional mold remediation services. Before you ever become sick, your mold problem should be eradicated. Still, it pays to understand mold. After all, the more you know, the better you can react when you do discover mold inside of your home.

Five Things to Know About Mold Damage

There are key differences between good mold and the bad mold that affects your home, but most homeowners do not see those differences. They only see bad mold. As such, it’s important to do your research. Here are five things to know about mold:

1. Mold Can Save Lives

We briefly mentioned there being “good mold” in the world, and this is completely true. A lot of our healthcare is focused around mold. For example, Penicillium mold is used to treat a wide array of illness. However, some people are allergic to Penicillin. Most are fine to receive limited doses, though.

2. Mold Can Occur in Clean Households

No one wants to hear they have mold growing in their home, let alone discover it with their own two eyes. But, even a clean home can have mold. It’s a myth that mold only grows in dusty, dirty environments. Mold is present all around us, even inside of your freshly cleaned living room or bathroom.

3. Mold Can Cause Property Damage

You wouldn’t think that a fungus could break down the walls around you, but that’s often the case. There are types of mold that will eat your walls and flooring, thereby ruining the sheetrock and causing permanent damage to your house.

4. Mold and Mildew are Similar

Despite both being a part of the fungus family, mold and mildew are two very different substances. Mildew will only grow on surfaces and is easy to clean and eliminate. Mold, on the other hand, will eat away at your home and health in time.

5. There are Thousands of Mold Species

There are currently over 200,000 discovered fungal species in the world. Of those, there are 100,000 individual species of mold. The mold inside of your home can vary significantly based on area and other factors, such as humidity levels and moisture content.

If you discover mold in your home, contact Restoration 1 of Morris County. We provide immediate mold remediation and inspection services for homeowners. You can reach us daily by calling 973-810-4145!

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02 Apr, 2020
Throughout Morris and surrounds, we have seen rapidly changing and evolving situations when it comes to virus updates. For the last decade, Restoration 1 of Morris County has specialized in bio-hazard cleanup, which means our certified experts are ready for all your virus disinfection and sanitation needs. Rest assured, our team is equipped with advanced equipment and trained on the latest techniques to clean up any type of bio-hazard. We are stocked with CDC and EPA approved cleaning agents to effectively clean and sanitize your floors, bathrooms, keyboards, shelving, door knobs, storage areas and all other surfaces people may have come in contact with. On top of this, we are fully trained and equipped with the proper safety equipment to reduce the risk of contamination or illness from any bio-hazard materials. The sooner we get on the job, the better. We offer 24/7 emergency services and flexible scheduling to work with your individual needs. Here’s How Restoration 1 of Morris County Will Complete a Virus Disinfection & Sanitation: Our team is certified by the IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Certification) when it comes to disease cleanup Restoration 1 uses the approved CDC and EPA industrial-strength disinfectants to decontaminate and disinfect surfaces. We properly handle hazardous and infectious bio-hazard waste, such as infected materials Restoration 1’s cleanup technicians are always dressed in fully encapsulated personal protective equipment with a full-face respirator masks How You Can Prevent Virus and Disease From Spreading Stay Informed. We recommend that you check the following resources daily for the most up to date information: Centers for Disease Control: cdc.gov Google Blog: https://www.blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/covid-19-how-were-continuing-to-help/ American Public Health Association: https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/communicable-disease/coronavirus/in-the-news World Health Organization: who.int Health Resources and Services Administration: https://www.hrsa.gov/public-health/index.html Your State and Local Public Health Websites, such New Jersey Department of Health For general questions about corona virus, call the Morris County Help Line at 1-800-222-1222.. Viruses often spread via human contact. They can also spread via respiratory particles that are left on surfaces and objects. These infected particles can come from coughing or sneezing. The particles can continue to live on a surface for weeks even after first contact. If someone else comes into contact with these particles, and then touches their face, mouth, nose or eyes without washing their hands, they are also at serious risk of contracting the virus. Avoid coming into contact with people, maintain a safe distance in social situation Do not shake hands or hug people Carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially if you feel you may have been in contact with infected particles Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth unless you have recently washed your hands Avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay home if you are feeling sick, unless you need medical assistance Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze with a bent elbow Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily When it comes to virus disinfection, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Contact our Morris County branch today, on 973-810-4145. Disclaimer: Please be advised that nothing completely eliminates bacteria or viruses and these are efforts to contain and control the spread of a virus.
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