Can I Just Wait for Mold to Die?

5/22/2018 (Permalink)

Mold cleanup isn’t enough if you don’t address that you likely have a moisture problem.

Because mold is a living organism like any other, you may hope that if you wait long enough the mold will die off on its own and leave you mold-free with a clean, un-infested home. Yet mold, particularly black mold, is far more pernicious than you think, and if you want to rid your Edmond, OK,  home of mold you need to understand why the waiting game is one you’ll always lose.

Mold Is Everywhere

Just because you can’t see mold doesn’t mean it’s not there. Even if you don’t have mold growing on single surface in your home, the air is still riddled with spores just looking for the right conditions to take root. Yet it’s likely that if you had a mold problem once, you’ll have it again, and even once your home is dry you’ll still find mold cropping up in places like:

• Dark, damp corners in bathrooms, storage rooms, and basements
• Drywall and the interiors of walls
• Underneath linoleum and vinyl flooring
• In wooden flooring, doorframes, and window frames
• In your furniture and curtains
• In and behind wallpaper

Even if it’s not prominent, you may still have mold hidden somewhere within your home. Watch for signs of black mold, including creeping, fuzzy growths.

You Won’t Fix Your Problem if You Don’t Address the Source

Mold cleanup isn’t enough if you don’t address that you likely have a moisture problem. Moisture is the root of all issues with black mold, whether it’s from flooding, from an overly humid environment, or from leaky roofs, windows, and appliances. Hiring a mold remediation specialist may help you track down the source of your moisture issue, and take steps to eliminate it and fully dry out your house. Mold remediation is primarily about prevention. Remove the conditions in which mold thrives, and remove the threat of another mold outbreak from your home. For more information, visit http://www.SERVPROedmond.com/.