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Mold Growth in Homes in Canton, Ohio From Water Damage.

6/2/2022 (Permalink)

Mold Walls Mold growth on your walls in Canton, Ohio? Call the SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County team to help remediate mold.

After an area flood or pipe-break that causes a water disaster in your Canton, Ohio home a common issue is mold growth. The reason mold begins to form on walls is due to the high humidity and condensation. If you notice mold growth here are eight tips for removing it.

Tips for cleaning up mold:

  • Protect yourself: Put on personal protective equipment like gloves masks and goggles to protect your eyes, nose, mouth, and skin.
  • Toss: Take it out! Anything that was wet with flood water cannot be cleaned and dried completely within 24 to 48 hours should be taken outside. Take photos of discarded items for failing insurance claims.
  • Dry it up: Try your home and everything in it as quickly as possible. Within 24 to 48 hours if you can.
  • Air it out: When cleaning up your mold open doors and windows.
  • Circulate: After the mold cleanup use dehumidifiers to remove any moisture from the air. Do not use fans until the mold has been removed. You don’t want to circulate the mold spores in the air.
  • Do not mix cleaners: Do not mix cleaning products together because it could create toxic vapors especially mixing bleach and ammonia together.
  • Scrub services: Clean with water any detergent. Remove all mold you can see. Dry right away.
  • Do not cover it, remove it: Painting or caulking over mold will not prevent mold from growing. It is important to fix water problem and dry out and remediate the area completely before you paint or caulk.

The Mold Remediation Process

Every mold damage scenario is different, and if the extent of your damage is overwhelming than calling a mold remediation company is the best solution. All mold removal requires a unique solution, but the general mold remediation process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate the SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County process:

  1. Emergency Contact - (330) 497-4600
  2. Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment
  3. Mold Containment
  4. Air Filtration
  5. Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials
  6. Cleaning Contents and Belongings
  7. Restoration

Have a Mold Problem in Akron, Ohio? Call SERVPRO of Northwest Stark County Today at 330-497-4600 or visit our website at https://www.SERVPROnorthweststarkcounty.com/mold-remediation.

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