What causes mold to grow in your business or organization?
The first thing you need to know is that mold can potentially grow anywhere with the right environment.
What is the right environment for mold? It must be humid and have limited airflow, and there cannot be any substances that actively fight mold.
Finally, just a few spores are enough to propagate mold growth very quickly.
Those simple rules of mold growth open a world of possibilities for where mold can appear.
So, the solution is to fix any issues that create mold-friendly environments.
Here are X things that help create mold-friendly environments
- Leaks, new and old
It might be fairly obvious that active leaks create an environment where mold will grow. However, places, where there used to be leaks, maybe even more friendly to mold.
When you fix a leak, its also important to fully dry the are and replace any parts that were damaged by water or mold. The old moisture creates a great environment for mold growth.
Check for leaks in roofs, the floor, and plumbing.
- Floods
Any area that was flooded due to a storm or a sink or bath overflow and was not properly dried up will help to create a moldy environment. The difficult part about cleaning up after a flood is that the water seems like it’s everywhere. This is where it is important to contract professionals, like Armor Environmental Solutions, to do the dirty work for you.
- Spills
Did a liquid get spilled on the rug? Don’t just clean it up, dry it! Rugs rarely get exposed to the sun, so the liquid may stay there long enough for mold to find a comfy home in your rug.
- Poor Rug Cleaning
Mold in the rug is what usually causes a musty smell to linger in the air. This happens more common than you might think. It often happens as a result of non-professional rug cleaning, or poor-quality products or drying after the rug has been shampooed.
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Are you worried about mold propagating in your office or building? Fix the problems that might cause mold now! Armor Environmental Solutions will help you get there. Give us a call now at 1-800-413-3070.