4 Commercial Mold Prevention Tips

3/9/2021 (Permalink)

Remove the associated risks of mold by following these four tips for prevention within your commercial property: 

1. Keep an eye out: Mold can be difficult to spot and is present almost everywhere, including indoors and outdoors. It is crucial to create a routine inspection plan, explicitly searching for mold signs. Mold spores thrive on moisture, and initial mold colonizers can take hold within one day after being exposed to an adequate water supply.

2. Decrease moisture: Your commercial buildings' geographic location can spread mold spores. This factor depends on the humidity, and higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth. Therefore, it is essential to keep indoor humidity below 45 percent. Since damp air spawns mold growth, dehumidifiers are a great option to reduce mold risk.

3. Take the initiative: If you suspect mold, turn off the HVAC systems and fans in your commercial property. Mold spores are microscopic and float along in the air, and may enter your building through windows, doors, or AC/heating systems. 

4. Bring in an expert: To effectively prevent mold from growing, it requires a mold remediation specialist, such as SERVPRO of Petaluma/Rohnert Park/Santa Rosa. We can inspect and assess your property and use our specialized training, equipment, and expertise to remediate your mold infestation. 

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