How To Prevent Mold Damage In Your Commercial Building

6/9/2020 (Permalink)

Mold can be beneficial; cheese and medicines are made from mold, and it plays a necessary part in the natural world, too, by decomposing organic matter. However, it can be a dangerous organism when it establishes a colony in your commercial building. The spores spread easily through the air and once a colony has started it can never be completely eradicated. It can grow anywhere: on the carpet, paper, inside walls, and on food. 

Here are three tips to help you in the prevention of mold damage in your commercial building:

• Handle Issues Immediately: Leaks and flooding aftermath need to be cleaned up and dried as soon as possible. Keep an eye open for stains on ceilings and walls so that you can identify any leaks that may be happening behind the scenes. Keep your rain gutters clean and in good repair to ensure water is properly diverted from the foundations and low-lying areas around your commercial building. Mold grows where it’s wet and can take over within 24-48 hours. 
• Proper Workspace Ventilation: Make sure all work areas are properly ventilated. Any appliances or machinery that produce moisture need to be vented to the outdoors. Using a dehumidifier can be a solution, especially during the more humid months of the year; today’s energy-efficient materials can actually cause a building to hold moisture indoors.
• Mold-Resistant Products: When doing repairs or renovations, choose mold-resistant products, such as drywall or sheetrock. Many paints on the market today contain mold inhibitors, as well. These paints are especially good for use in bathrooms and other areas where the air stays moist most of the time.

In the event that a mold problem has developed in your commercial building, contact the team here at SERVPRO of Huron/East Seneca Counties for assistance. We are water damage, fire damage, and mold prevention experts.