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How to Detect Mold and Stop Mold Growth

Indoor mold in your home or building can cause structural and health issues. Regularly examine your home for signs of mold. Learn how to prevent mold growth and how to detect and remove mold.

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Mold Myths and Facts | Use vinegar or bleach to remove mold?

The typical reaction to finding mold in your home is to grab the nearest industrial-strength cleaner, preferably with bleach, douse it, and frantically scrub. Surprisingly, bleach only kills surface mold, not the membrane underneath, which means it will grow back. Follow these myths, facts and tips to remove mold safely. If the mold has spread, call ServiceMaster for help.

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Removing and Preventing Mold After Your Home Floods

Mold growth is common after water damage, because such damage provides an ideal environment for mold to grow. If you act quickly enough, then you can prevent mold or remove mold before it spreads further and creates an even larger disaster. Continue reading for help on what you can do about mold after a flood.

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Commercial Mold Remediation

Mold remediation is the process of finding, containing, and removing mold from an affected area and the air around it. It’s crucial to contain it to one area because spores are microscopic and can easily spread to other areas through the air or by attaching themselves to clothes or objects. Mold remediation experts usually use air pressure and physical barriers to seal off the infected area, including ductwork. Sophisticated filters clean the trapped air before it gets into the building’s ventilation system.

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Mold Damage DOs and DON’Ts

Mold can be a very troubling sight in a home or a building because of the widespread damage it can cause as well as the possible health risks from exposure.  It commonly appears as a result of water damage as mold typically grows within 48 hours of sustaining significant water damage if it is not removed.