Discovering that you have mold in your home can be overwhelming. But, before you panic – it’s important to realize that mold can be remediated and removed. Many people actually live in a home with mold and never realize it is there. It’s important to be aware of what the signs are that you may be sharing your home with more than just your family. Signs that you may have mold include:
1. A strange odor – Mold has a pungent smell. When it is confined to one area of your home, you may notice an unpleasant odor when you are in that area. Mold can sometimes live within the walls or behind wallpaper, and so you might not immediately associate the smell with mold.
2. Health symptoms – because mold is not always visible, it can be difficult realizing that you do indeed have a mold problem. If you feel listless, congested and experience watering eyes while in your home, these can all be signs of the presence of mold.
3. The appearance of mold – In your shower stall or bathtub, it’s easy to distinguish normal soap scum from mold. However, in the basement or cellar you may have to investigate a little further to find the mold. Mold will take hold of damp areas, so if you have a wall or floor where dampness collects, mold could very well be there as well.
Since microscopic mold spores exist naturally almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors, removing all mold from a home or business is impossible. Many restoration businesses advertise “mold removal” and even guarantee to remove all mold.. SERVPRO of Pasadena North has the training and expertise to remediate the mold in your home or business.
Their initial focus is to stop the source of water feeding the mold. Then they isolate the affected area using a negative air pressure chamber. They invest in ongoing mold remediation training and the latest equipment to serve you better. SERVPRO of Pasadena North is locally owned and operated—so they live and work here too and are proud to be part of this community. They are proud to provide mold remediation services in their local communities.
For questions regarding mold removal, water or fire damage contact SERVPRO of Pasadena North at (626) 447-4111 or by emailing [email protected]. Visit www.servpropasadenanorth.com for more information.