If You've had a Surge of Water in Your House and Need to Hire a Restoration Company

First, let's go over a quick primer on what mold is. All molds are fungi, and share biology with mushrooms and athlete's foot, for example. The mold that is toxic to humans is relatively rare in the fungus world, meaning most kinds aren't dangerous. However, some toxic molds are dangerous, so any mold you find indoors must be mitigated and completely removed.

The best plan is to contact a commercial mold removal Davenport FL company to get rid of the mold if it is more than 36 square inches.in area. When you see any frightening amount of mold growth, however, it's a good idea to call for help from professional mold damage cleanup. They can help you make sure there is no mold spots in other spots around the house using tools such as hygrometers, thermometers, laboratory-grade mold test procedures and more.

Before you hire any expert, check that they are certified properly and that they are approved by watchdogs such as the Contractor Connection, Restoration Industry Association and the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration.

Mold damage left to grow releases spores, which act like seeds and can cause damage to spread in short order. If you don't, mold damage will continue to feast on your structure and will destroy your things. Some molds, those that release toxic spores, can also cause sever health problems ranging from neurological damage to respiratory and mold-related illnesses and ongoing ill health. Mycotoxins can be particularly dangerous for infants, children, and anyone with a compromised immune system such as people with AIDS/HIV or lupus.