The 6-Point Cheat Sheet to Commercial Mold

12/22/2021 (Permalink)

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Commercial Mold: A 6-Point Cheat Sheet

You’re running your business in Mount Prospect, IL, when you suddenly spot a discoloration that is no trick of the light. You’re concerned it’s black mold and wants to protect your building and employees, but you’re not confident enough to call in a specialist. So, what do you do? Refer to this cheat sheet and go from mold novice to savant.

1. It Doesn’t Discriminate

Don’t limit your mold concerns to the bathroom; in actuality, mold can be found anywhere, both indoors and outdoors. Outside, it can grow on roofs, siding, pavers, wooden structures, and more. Inside you may find it in (yes) bathrooms, along with kitchens, laundering service areas, and anywhere else moisture is common.

2. It Has Unlimited Mobility

Mold, a microscopic member of the fungi family, can easily spread via spores that find their way through windows or doors, are sucked in and redistributed via HVAC ducts, and even can be carried on the clothing of you or your employees.

3. It Needs Moisture

Mold loves moisture, which is why it’s often found in damp area. Mold spores thrive and multiply when exposed to water for long periods of time.

4. Its Origin Should Not Be Ignored

When you perform mold cleanup yourself rather than calling in the experts, you may not be able to identify its source. When the source remains, the black mold will simply continue to grow and spread, regardless of your cleaning efforts.

5. It Has a Tell-Tale Scent

If you or your employees have noticed a musty smell in an area prone to moisture and humidity, that may be mold you’re smelling. Many people liken the odor to rotting wood, paper, or even cedar.

6. It Loves Humidity

The likelihood of a mold issue occurring inside your building greatly increases during humid months. That’s why it’s recommended to keep the inside humidity of your building no higher than 45 percent.

Now you’re well-versed on the ins and outs of black mold, but you’re still unsure if your building has it. Don’t take the risk; call SERVPRO of Mount Prospect/North Des Plaines today to ensure a clear tomorrow for you, your business, and your employees.