Mold

Whether you can see it or not, chances are there is mold on your property. Mold is a part of nature, although the kind of mold that grows in your home or property is the real problem. Mold spores travel through the air, entering structures through openings like doors, windows and HVAC systems. Spores can also be brought into a home on shoes, clothing and animals. It can be basically impossible for you to prevent mold from entering your property. You should however, take action quickly when mold is growing in your home and having an expert to turn to that can tell you what kind of mold present and have the ability to remediate it is priceless.

If you have a mold problem in your home or business, your primary focus should be safety: Significant mold growth can occur in 48-72 hours. Mold may present a greater risk to children, the elderly, and anyone with respiratory problems. A strong, musty odor may indicate hidden mold behind drywall or under carpeting. Because mold commonly grows in spots you don’t often look, it can be hard to recognize. And unfortunately, mold does more than simply spread and look unattractive. Mold spores can cause significant health issues including chronic sinus problems, poisoning by mycotoxins, allergic reactions, fungal infections and allergic reactions. These problems can extend to fatigue and depression.

Thankfully, there are methods you can follow around your house to remove and avoid mold. Block mold from your home altogether by periodically wiping down your HVAC unit, weatherproofing and insulating outside areas. Mold and mildew grow in damp spots in your house, like bathrooms or crawlspaces, so frequently cleaning these regions helps more you’d think. Mold does best in warm, damp surroundings, so implementing dehumidifiers around your home can dry out the area, making it uninhabitable for mold.

We also suggest seeking the best trained mold restoration experts in the Kansas City area. Getting help from our highly-trained team will restore your home to its natural state, making it easier for you to take preventative measures in the future.

Our Residential and Commercial Mold Removal Service Include:

• 24/7 emergency response – We will be on site and ready to help within hours
• Prompt mold infiltration assessment from trained professionals
• Industrial-grade water extractors, dehumidifiers, air movers and other equipment used to efficiently remove excess water
• Efficient containment of affected area and removal of contaminated materials
• Cleaning of contents and other personal possessions
• Application of disinfectants and antimicrobials used to help prevent future mold growth
• Sanitation, deodorization and air purification
• Assistance with the insurance claims process

What to Do:

• Stay out of affected areas.
• Turn off the HVAC system and fans.
• Contact EverReady Restoration for mold remediation services.

What NOT to Do:

• Don’t touch or disturb the mold.
• Don’t blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth.
• Don’t attempt to dry the area yourself.
• Don’t spray bleach or other disinfectants on the mold.

Different Types of Mold

There are 3 basic kinds of mold:

• Allergenic: These produce and cause allergic reactions.
• Pathogenic: These molds cause health issues in people which suffer from acute illnesses.
• Toxigenic: These molds produce toxic microbes.

With the range of molds that can reside in homes, having an expert to investigate and diagnosis the extent of their spread is key to removing it. A professional with EverReady Restoration can assist with making your residence safe and free from the most dangerous molds.

A few common molds are:

• Penicillium — A mold that most commonly grows on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying textiles, carpets and fiberglass insulation. It will cause hay-fever like reactions and induces asthma attacks.
• Aspergillus — This is a warm environment mold that grows outdoors and indoors. Aspergillus can be located in areas of extreme dampness and extensive water damage, as well as decomposing organic matter. Aspergillus is also found inside of dust and produces mycotoxins.
• Alternaria — This mold is commonly found in soil, showers, window frames, carpets and textiles. This large spore mold takes traction in soft tissue, like the nose, mouth and respiratory tract.
• Cladosporium — Cladosporium is the highest commonly identified outdoor fungus easily enters homes. It thrives in porous, damp surfaces such as wood and textiles. The indoor and outdoor kinds cause asthma attacks along with inducing hay-fever like reactions.
• Stachybotrys — Being the least rampant household mold is fortunate, as it’s among the more insidious. It requires excessive moisture to thrive, and causes breathing issues, flu-like symptoms, loss of hearing and memory, and bleeding lungs.
• Acremonium — This toxic mold thrives in areas of moisture such as humidifiers, drain pans, window sealants and cooling coils. It is a powdery mold that thrives in an array of colors like pink, white, grey or orange.
• Aureobasidium — Aureobasidium is often discovered growing behind wallpaper and painted wood surfaces. It starts out pink or light brown in color but deepens to dark brown-black as it ages. This highly allergic responsive mold causes skin rashes and eye infections.
• Chaetomium — This mold is found in houses after flooding or leaking and in chronically damp conditions. It carries a musty odor, cottony texture and changes colors from white to grey or brown over time. Chaetomium is also known to produce mycotoxins that affect the immune system, causing skin and nail infections.
• Cladosporium — This unique mold grows in warm and cold areas and spreads quickly on upholstery, fabrics, carpets and under floorboards. It reacts strongly with wet tissues in eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
• Fusarium — This mold is most commonly located in soft goods and grows and moves in cold weather. A reddish variety is found in organic products like house plants, and both kinds can move quickly through a home. Symptoms begin as a sore throat, runny eyes and skin infections and can progress to brain abscesses and bone infections.
• Trichoderma — This is a highly allergic mold with 5 subspecies. It’s a rapidly growing mold with a wool like texture and is mostly green and white. It grows in moist and consistently damp areas like HVAC systems, wood and textiles. Along with health symptoms the same as other mycotoxins, this mold also destroys the surfaces it inhabits, causing decay and structures to crumble.
• Ulocladium — This mold is mostly found in kitchens and bathrooms. It is one of the black molds and contributes to asthma and respiratory ailments.