The Ordinary: Fungi and mold occur in our environment. Over 100,000 kinds of fungi have been identified.

Mold does some wonderful things, e.g. yeast for preparing foods and drinks, blue cheese is a result of mold, edible mushrooms are a fungi, and life-saving products like penicillin are a product of mold

The Out-of-the-Ordinary: Intrusion of water into your home or business is an out-of-the-ordinary event, which can occur from flooding, sewer backups, long-standing leaks or poor humidity control.

Water damages, if not properly dried or left unattended, provide the opportunity for mold spores to grow and multiply.

Organic materials such as wood, paper and drywall provide the food, which if supplemented by moisture enables mold to flourish.

Always contact the SERVPRO^® of Northwest Dayton to mitigate your water damages. Proper water removal and structure drying will prevent mold from growing.

Health Concerns: Excessive mold indoors can cause health problems. Runny nose, eye irritation, cough, congestion, headache or fatigue are some symptoms.

"At Risk" individuals, e.g. people with allergies or asthma, young children, and people with lung disease, are likely to have more severe reactions.

Precautions: It is very important if you experience water damages that the property have the water removed and the structure dried properly. SERVPRO^® professionals are experts at mitigating water damage.

If you experience ongoing moisture problems in your home or business, it is important to be alert to the following:

• Presence of visible mold
• Strong musty odors
• Evidence of past moisture damage
• Excessive humidity

Prevention: After a water damage, timely action is a must.

Until professional assistance arrives, apply these Emergency Tips.

Help is Available: SERVPRO^® professionals can perform mold remediation but the problem first requires the services of a qualified Indoor Air Quality/Industrial Hygienist to inspect the building.

For significant mold problems, the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) produces a Protocol that specifies the process for proper mold remediation.

SERVPRO^® of Northwest Dayton has Certified Mold Remediation Supervisors (CMRS) who have been trained to implement the CIH Protocol.

Mold can be a serious problem which should be corrected by professionals. We can start the process by evaluating your home or business. Complete our form and we will contact you promptly.