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What is the Connection Between Mold and Moisture Inside Morristown Homes?

Darric Mitchell • Nov 12, 2019
Mold is often tied to moisture problems in Morristown homes. - Restoration 1 of Morris County
Discovering mold in your home is a common problem. Over the years, the prevalence of mold in Morristown homes has ensured that mold remediation and removal is a popular service at local restoration companies. Whether you’re dealing with black spots in the shower or white patches in the attic, household mold is a problem. Some molds are relatively harmless to your health. Black mold, however, poses a serious health concern.

What you likely do know, however, is that moisture is one of the most common causes of mold in Morristown homes. Even a small bit of excess moisture from a plumbing leak can lead to mold growth if you’re not careful. Here’s how.

Mold Damage and Moisture

Excess moisture found in your home is one of the factors necessary for mold growth. As there are mold spores in every environment on the planet, mold just needs the right conditions to settle down and form a colony. There must be moisture, a food source, oxygen and a little darkness — all things that can be found in your home.

Most often, excess moisture stems from poor ventilation, plumbing leaks, humidity, air conditioning systems and cooking.

How to Prevent Moisture and Mold Problems at Home

Preventing moisture in your home is one of the most efficient ways to control mold. Here are a few simple techniques to prevent moisture:
  • Fix any plumbing leaks, flashing or roofing leaks quickly.
  • Invest in crawlspace encapsulation and ventilate the space.
  • Improve circulation within the home by occasionally opening windows, using fans and keeping doors open inside of the home.
  • Prevent water from entering your basement or crawlspace by quickly repairing any cracks or holes.
  • Clean and maintain your gutter system to ensure the drainage is running away from your property.
  • Keep the humidity in your home between 40% and 60%.
  • Use an air conditioning system or dehumidifier to help control moisture in the home during humid weather.
  • Install an exhaust fan in both the kitchen and any bathrooms to vent steam and moisture.

Who is at Risk from Mold?

Almost everyone is susceptible to mold poisoning. However, there are those who are more prone to respiratory illness and infection caused by airborne mold spores. For those sensitive to mold, allergic reactions, sneezing, red eyes and rashes are all too common.

Those most at risk for mold exposure and poisoning include infants and children, elderly, those with weakened immune systems and those with chronic lung disease.

If you suspect mold in your home caused by a moisture problem, call Restoration 1 of Morris County today. We offer 24-hour mold remediation and water damage restoration for both problems. Call 973-668-7030!
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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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