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

First, let's go over a quick review of what mold is. All molds are fungi, and share biology with mushrooms and lichens, for example. The mold that is toxic to people is rare in the fungi kingdom, 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 rule of thumb is to contact a Mold Damage repair Summerfield nc company to clean up the mold if it is more than 9 square feet.. If you see mold, there is probably more trapped in drywall and crevices and elsewhere.

Check credentials before you hire a mold removal company. The State Office of Consumer Protection is a good place to begin, and you can check for affiliations such as as the Contractor Connection, Restoration Industry Association and the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration.

You should clean up any fungal growth you come across to prevent further toxicity risk, and do it right away. If not, parasitic fungi will continue to feast on your home or business and can ruin your things. Some types of mold, those that release toxic spores, can also cause major health risks ranging from brain damage. Mold in the environment can be especially harmful to infants, children, and anyone with a compromised immune system such as people with AIDS/HIV or lupus.