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Mold Removal Boulder

Mold Removal Boulder

Your home deserves to be the clean and safe haven that it’s meant to be. But what if there’s an invisible intrusion in the form of mold, eating into the walls and endangering your life? Makes you squirm, right? Well, mold growth in and around the home can be as harmful to your health as it is visually displeasing.
 

What is Mold?

Mold is a common type of fungus that can be found in damp and warm environments. It travels through the air and thrives as microscopic spores in favorable conditions. It grows on wood products, cardboards, flooring, drywall, and any other organic materials. Once mold infests your home, it can spread rapidly. It grows especially in humid areas such as bathrooms, basements, and crawl spaces.
 

Where Does Mold Grow?

Mold helps in decomposing dead leaves and other organic beings and thus, plays a vital role in nature. But, mold growth in and around your home is harmful to your health as well as your belongings. You can notice mold formation on porous surfaces. Generally, where the air is stagnant and contains moisture, mold formation happens. Though mold thrives in warmer temperatures above 60 degrees, it can form in lower and cool temperatures as well. Hence, it can grow in a refrigerator too. But, it is usually found in the following areas:
 
  • Drywall and wallpaper
  • Ceiling tiles and ductwork
  • Furniture, carpet, and drapes
  • Lofts, crawl spaces, and basements
  • Newspaper, magazines, books, and anything made of paper
 

Reasons for Mold Growth

There can be several reasons for mold to grow on your property. Any unventilated, humid area leads to the growth of microorganisms such as mold.
 
Mold damage entails structural deterioration, corrosion, and the emission of pungent odors. Mold damage covers, but is not limited to, various reasons including:
 
  • Water Damage not properly dried out & Defective construction
  • Faulty plumbing works
  • Leakage in appliance water or drain line
  • Improper and insufficient maintenance
  • Extreme weather issues such as storms or hurricanes
 
If you notice any mold damage on your property, the most essential course of action is to initiate proper restoration at the earliest.
 

Symptoms of Mold Exposure

If mold growth captures your property, you can experience several health hazards. Mold has the potential to cause a variety of health issues. When people with chronic health problems come in contact with mold, things get worse. Apart from such individuals, infants, children, and elderly people are particularly vulnerable.
 
Some of the symptoms are as follows:
 
  • Itchy or watery eyes
  • Headaches
  • Sneezing
  • Coughing
  • Respiratory issues
 

Mold Removal Process

Mold removal may not be a DIY job all the time. Indeed, depending on the extent and degree of mold growth, it can be a tad overwhelming. The help of professionals with proper training and equipment can rid you of much of the stress. As mold can cause health hazards and structural damage to your home, proper inspection and removal are essential to keep things safe.
 
The methods of mold removal services can vary based on the type of mold and the severity of the damage. We follow a three-step procedure for complete mold removal. These steps are:
 
  • Inspecting, cleaning, and removing mold
  • Sterilizing and deodorizing the property
  • Following preventive measures to stop further mold growth
 
Our team has specialized training in mold removal. We use HEPA vacuums to remove mold efficiently. HEPA vacuums have special filters to capture even the tiniest mold particles.  Further, we usually get a clearance report from a certified air monitoring specialist.  The mold clearance report is a post remediation verification report (PRV).
 
Do you suspect any mold formation in and around your property? Are there any telling signs? If so, don’t leave it to time to confirm your doubts. Give us a call at (303) 442-3267 and we will look into the matter promptly. We are available 24/7 at your service.

This ECOS Environmental Blog Post was written in 2Q 2022 and supported by the following Government Entities:

EPA

CDPHE

ECOS Environmental