Prevent Mold in Your Mankato / Owatonna Cities Basements

9/12/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Mankato / Owatonna

SERVPRO of Mankato / Owatonna Cities wants to help educate others about mold:

• Mold can grow almost anywhere
• to grow, mold needs:
  • above-freezing temperatures
  • protein, such as in animal dander, skin cells, wood, plaster, carpet
  • moisture
  • oxygen
• It grows rapidly
• It causes damages property
• It thrives in basements

If you have a small amount of mold on a dish, you can clean it. You can even throw it out. If you have a large amount of mold, however, you need a licensed professional to do the mold remediation.

SERVPRO of Mankato / Owatonna Cities is licensed in mold remediation. We know that the best offense against mold is a good defense.

SERVPRO of Mankato / Owatonna Cities suggests the following criteria for preventing mold damage in your basement:

• Elevate equipment and inventory above the floor
• Maintain humidity below 40% with a dehumidifier
• Use water-resistant materials in building/repairing the basement
• Use galvanized or stainless-steel hardware
• Repair leaky pipes
• Cover any dirt in crawlspaces. This prevents water from seeping through the ground
• Ventilate the basement

If you follow these steps, it will greatly decrease your chances of experiencing the destruction caused by mold in your home or office.

Links:

https://www.fema.gov/pdf/rebuild/recover/fema_mold_brochure_english.pdf

https://www.epa.gov/mold/mold-remediation-schools-and-commercial-buildings-guide