How To Stop Mold From Spreading

11/20/2020 (Permalink)

Mold damage in a Pen Argyl, PA home

As a homeowner, the last thing you want to see is black mold in your Pen Argyl, PA, house. Mold spores feed on fibers and plants, and they can grow on your home's building materials and furniture. Spreading mold can thus cause thousands of dollars' worth of damage.
The trick is to stop the mold before it spreads. Below are some tips for doing so.

How Mold Grows

First, you need to understand how mold multiplies. Mold is a fungus that travels in the air via spores. The spores then breed on organic surfaces, including:

• Dirt
  
• Leather
  
• Soap scum
  
• Paper
  
  

Mold grows particularly quickly in warm and wet areas. The fungus is thus particularly common in damp areas of the home, such as the basement, attic and bathroom.
Mold also appears most frequently when the temperature is between 77 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit. However, mold can grow when it is as warm as 95 degrees or as cold as 32 degrees.

How Mold Infestations Occur
Since mold spores move through the air, a small area of mold can quickly become a larger problem. You should thus try to eliminate the mold as soon as possible. However, using improper techniques can make the issue worse by spreading mold throughout the rest of your house.
You should thus contact mold remediation specialists as soon as you see evidence of the fungus. Professionals will know the proper way to contain and remove the mold.
Since mold thrives in wet locations, mold infestations are typically evidence of a moisture problem. To stop the mold from multiplying, you should find and eliminate the source of the water. Restoration professionals can usually help you with this task, as well.
Even a small amount of mold in your home can quickly multiple and destroy your house. If you find this fungus in your residence, contact professionals who can address the problem without spreading mold.