Mold can be found naturally in the outdoor environment but, when it begins to grow in a home or business, it can cause very serious problems for the individuals who inhabit a structure. Small water leaks can cause mold to grow between walls, in furniture, carpeting, ductwork, and any area that is moist and dark. Occupants can suffer from allergies that include itchy skin, watering eyes, sneezing, and other symptoms from undetected mold. Mold Detection Services in Alexandria VA can inspect a building and quickly eliminate the problem for a healthier indoor environment.
How Does Mold Develop?
Mold can develop in a variety of ways, including leaking plumbing fixtures, flooding, roof leaks, clogged gutters, cracks in basement walls, and many other ways. A small crack in a foundation allows the water to leak into a structure, and mold can begin to develop within 48 to 72 hours. Left untreated, mold spores will continue to travel throughout the structure cause mold infestations in other parts of the building.
Don’t Clean The Mold
Mold Detection Services in Alexandria VA can easily identify a mold problem in a structure using a thorough inspection and safely remove the growth and the spores. If individuals attempt to clean the mold without the proper protection, they can easily spread the fungus to other areas of their homes through the ventilation systems or the movement of air through the rooms. If the mold is concentrated in one location, the area will be sealed off by a thick plastic barrier to eliminate this problem during cleaning and removal.
What Type Of Treatment Can A Mold Detection Service Provide?
In addition to determining the type of mold in a home or business, they can perform a two-part system that will kill mold, mildew, and fungi and prevent their return. Their cleaning system can eliminate a wide range of viruses and bacteria, including RSV, Hepatitis B and C, MRSA, E. coli, and Salmonella. The treatment is non-staining and is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
If your home or business has recently suffered a water event like flooding, leaking plumbing fixtures or roof, or if you believe the building may have a mold problem, PMSI Mold Treatment Division can remove it.
