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How Your Morris County Home Could Be Affected by Mold
A massive mold outbreak in your commercial or residential property will always be a worst-case scenario. These harmful fungal spores will latch onto a moist area in your home quickly, and spread into an infestation in as little as 24 hours. Mold can present itself in a variety of places, sometimes where you might least expect it to form. Remember, however, that mold only needs three things to thrive: moisture, warmth or humidity, and a surface to attach to. Here are some of the places and ways your Morris County home can be affected by mold – and why you should schedule a mold inspectionas soon as possible to stay ahead of any possible disaster.
<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->Window Panes and Sills Are At Risk of Mold Damage
Especially if you live in an older home, your window panes and window sills are the perfect place for excess water to seep in. It does make sense, since we’re bound to experience heavy rains and winds that push droplets through the screen and onto the window. Add humidity, and you have the perfect conditions to allow mold to thrive. Always make a point to examine your window components for any dark, splotchy marks, and clean them out using a formula or solution. Even though they may be outside, you want to be aware of them. It’s best to stay on top of it.
Door Frames
Again, having an older home with older components can provide a foothold for mold growth. With windows and doors for example, as time has passed, the seal between the inside and outside could no longer be nearly as tight. This can make way for water and humidity to get inside, and in turn create condensation. This is a direct way to achieve mold growth, as condensation that occurs repeatedly on a surface will make a home there and allow mold to develop. If you look above your door frames that lead outside and you see similar dark patches, you should call in a professional to examine and remove it. Remember that the problem will only happen again, so inspect your door seals as well so you don’t have a repeat occurrence.
Full Bathrooms
Full bathrooms, or bathrooms in your home that have a shower inside of them, have fans for a reason. The number one place that you can expect to find mold or mildew in your home would be your bathroom, so it’s crucial that you utilize the fan whenever you bathe. As steam rises, it settles into your ceilings and walls if proper ventilation isn’t there to prevent it. Next time you’re in there, look up and examine your ceiling corners and walls for indications of mold growth, as well as a pungent, musty odor. Either of those will need fast remediation services, as breathing in the spores continually can become hazardous to your health.
Restoration 1 Is Your One-Stop Place for Mold Remediation
For mold remediation services of any kind and in any area of your home, Restoration 1 of Morris Countyis here for you. Mold can be a tricky thing to find and treat, which is why we’ve made it one of our specialties. We know the risks it can pose to our neighbors’ health, and want to resolve any mold issues as soon as they begin. To schedule your service, call us todayat 973-810-4145. We are available 24 hours a day, and also offer comprehensive emergency services as well.
