Professional Mold Removal & Mold Inspections - Armour Mold Removal
Northeast Ohio Mold Removal
Why Armour Mold for your Mold Removal needs?
At Armour Mold Removal, we specialize in providing comprehensive and professional Black Mold and White Mold removal and remediation services to safeguard your home and family. Our dedicated team conducts thorough inspections to identify and address any mold-related risks, ensuring a safe and healthy living environment for you and your loved ones. With a strong emphasis on exceptional customer service, we prioritize the well-being of your family above all else.
The Health Impact of Mold:
Black Mold & White Mold are serious issues that requires careful attention and proper safety precautions. Mold is a type of fungus that can grow in damp, humid environments, feeding on organic materials like wood, paper, and even the drywall in our homes. When left unchecked, black mold can spread rapidly, releasing tiny spores into the air that can be hazardous to our health if inhaled. Exposure to black mold and white mold have been linked to a range of respiratory problems, from allergic reactions and asthma to more severe infections. The risks are especially high for vulnerable populations like the elderly, young children, and those with compromised immune systems. Proper mold removal and remediation is crucial, often requiring the expertise of licensed professionals who can safely identify the source of the mold, contain its spread, and thoroughly clean and disinfect the affected area. Homeowners must also address the underlying moisture problem that allowed the mold to take hold in the first place, whether it's a leaky pipe, poor ventilation, or flooding. Only by taking comprehensive mold safety measures can we protect the wellbeing of our families and maintain the structural integrity of our homes. Black Mold & White Mold are formidable foes, but with vigilance and the right precautions, it can be effectively managed and prevented from becoming a serious health hazard.
Based in Brunswick Ohio and serving Northeast Ohio for Mold Remediation, Mold Inspections and Professional Mold Removal.
Black Mold & White Mold Infestations
Mold, such as black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum), thrives on damp surfaces rich in cellulose, including drywall, gypsum board, and fiberboard. Its appearance often resembles a dark, slimy, or blackish-green colony. Our expert team is well-versed in identifying and addressing black mold infestations, ensuring the safety and integrity of your home. We are committed to providing professional guidance and effective solutions to protect your property from mold-related hazards.
White mold is not a specific type of mold – many species of mold may appear white. The species commonly found in homes are Aspergillus, Cladosporium, and Penicillium. These molds may also appear green, black, white, gray, or other tints. Its important to understand all molds thrive in moist areas with a food source like wood.
Molds are part of the natural environment, and can be found everywhere, indoors and outdoors. Mold is not usually a problem, unless it begins growing indoors. The number one cause of black mold and white mold is moisture intrusion. Once the Mold is removed, it is important to remediation the root cause of the mold infestation or it will return. This would include proper ventilation, controlling humidity levels and ensuring there is proper exterior drainage.
Working with a Professional Mold Removal company is essential to ensuring the mold issue is Remediated and the cause of the mold is identified.
More Information about protecting your home from Mold, visit the EPA Mold House Link:
For more information about the causes of mold and the health affects, please visit EPA Mold Facts
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Black Mold and White Mold Prevention Tips:
Decrease Sources of Moisture -
Finding and fixing the causes of excess moisture in your home is one of the best ways to prevent mold growth. Use UGA Extension publication C1083, the Mold and Moisture Home Inspection Checklist to identify problem areas in your home.
Check the Temperature -
Temperature can impact the amount of moisture in the air. Condensation forms when a cold item comes into contact with warm, humid air. By increasing the temperature of cold items or surfaces you decrease the likelihood of condensation forming and black mold growth.
Prevent the Flow of Moisture -
The movement of moisture in and out of your home may be contributing to increased moisture levels in your home leading to black mold.
Increase Air Circulation and Proper Ventilation -
Air circulation and ventilation affect the amount of moisture in your home. Proper ventilation will decrease the likelihood mold can growth.
Control Household Humidity -
Household activities can raise the humidity level in your home. These activities include bathing, cleaning, cooking, washing dishes, and washing or drying clothes. Proper ventilation will help to move the humid air out and decrease the opportunity for black mold or white mold to thrive.
Manage External Water -
Proper drainage around the house is an important part of preventing moisture problems inside. Ideally, homes should be built on the top of a hill so water drains away from the foundation. Unfortunately, many homes are either built into the side of a slope or on a flat site. These designs can lead to drainage problems. Over time you may have soil erosion and landscaping changes that shift drainage towards the foundation.
Preventing mold in your home is easier than removing it. By preventing the moisture problems that can cause mold to grow, you are protecting yourself and your family from the health and property damage caused by this invasive and unwanted houseguest. Keeping your home dry is one of eight ways you can keep your home healthy. To learn more go to healthyhomes.uga.edu
Professional Mold Removal and Mold Inspections
Armour Mold Remediation specialize in Providing Professional Mold Removal and Mold Remediation Projects such as Attic and Basement Mold Infestations.
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