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How Your Morris County Home Could Be Affected by Mold

Darric Mitchell • Nov 02, 2018
Mold along a window pane. Restoration 1 of Morris County.

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.

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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.

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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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