The lack of moisture in the cold air leads people to believe they don’t have to worry about mold growth during the winter. There are several factors that lead to increased concerns about mold during the winter months.

• Turning Up the Heat
• Water Damage
• Using Humidifiers
• Lack of Ventilation

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What Homeowners Need to Know About Mold and Insurance Coverage

It's a nightmare for many homeowners: after dealing with water damage in your home, you discover mold. Good thing you have insurance, right? Well, maybe not. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t always cover mold growth. To get full mold coverage, you may need individual mold insurance.

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Because mold is a living organism like any other, you may hope that mold will eventually die off on its own and leave you with a clean, mold-free home. But mold, particularly black mold, is far more dangerous than you think. If you want to rid your home of mold, you need to understand why the waiting game is one you’ll always lose.

Learn more on why you cannot just wait for mold to die.

If you are dealing with mold contamination in a commercial property, a mold cleanup service may recommend containment. Containment can help prevent cross-contamination, such as the spread of mold to a new environment or the reintroduction of mold spores back into a structure that has been treated for mold. 

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Given food, moisture, and a dark space, mold can thrive in a variety of spaces. Unfortunately, that includes spaces that are hidden from your day-to-day view, like behind your wallpaper.

If you notice peeling edges of your wallpaper, in a moisture-heavy room or smell a moldy odor, you may have hidden mold. Lift a corner, near the floorboard or other out-of-sight areas to look behind the wallpaper. Keep in mind that removing the wallpaper can lead to a large release of spores, so before removing all of it, consider hiring a remediation company.

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Common Moisture Sources Found in Schools

Moisture problems in school buildings can be caused by a variety of conditions, including roof and plumbing leaks, condensation and excess humidity.  Some moisture problems in schools have been linked to changes in building construction practices during the past twenty to thirty years.  These changes have resulted in more tightly sealed buildings that may not allow moisture to escape easily.  

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Reduce Christmas Tree Mold Levels

Live Christmas trees may bring more than the fresh pine scent of the holiday season into homes.  With most trees cut in advance of the holidays and stored in a moist environment for fresh keeping, this makes them a likely mold source. 

Here are a few tips to help you cut the Christmas mold level in your home, without giving up the fresh tree:

1. Limit The Time You Leave Your Tree Up
2. Wash Your Tree
3. Use an Air Purifier
4. Go Fake

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The Difference Between Mold and Mildew

Mildew can be described as a specific type of mold. Mold is a fungus that contains multiple identical nuclei and grows in the form of black or green patches which penetrate beneath the surface of the affected material. Mildew, on the other hand, has flat growth that remains on the surface where it can be easily removed. While mold usually grows on food or inside permanent structures, such as walls and crawl spaces, mildew is to be found on damp surfaces, paper, fabrics, and various organic materials in your home.

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The Best Way to Control Mold Growth is to Control Moisture 

Mold is part of the natural environment and can be found everywhere, indoors and outdoors. Mold is not usually a problem unless it begins growing indoors. The best way to control mold growth is to control moisture.

CLICK HERE for a few tips on mold and moisture for homes, schools, multifamily and commercial buildings. Molds can have a big impact on indoor air quality.

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What Is Black Mold?

You may have seen sensational news reports that warn about the dangers of “black mold” or “toxic mold”. These reports can be alarming and confusing so it’s beneficial to get the facts to better understand mold.

Stachybotrys Chartarum is the type of mold often called black mold, and it does produce allergens and irritants. However, many types of mold can produce allergens and irritants. Treat any mold with caution – stay out of affected areas and don’t touch or disturb the mold.

Learn more about mold and what to do until help arrives by visiting mold damage tips.

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Mold Removal vs. Mold Remediation

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. This is a fallacy. We understand mold and mold growth. SERVPRO of Upper Darby, PA has the training and expertise to remediate the mold in your home or business.

Every mold damage scenario is different and requires a unique solution, but the general mold remediation process stays the same. Learn more about our mold remediation process.

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Properly Clean Your Children’s Toys to Avoid Mold Growth

Mold and bath toys often go hand in hand. When the warm water is left to sit inside the tub toy, it provides a warm, moist environment for mold to grow. Unfortunately, in many cases, it is nearly impossible to remove this mold. It is safest to replace the moldy toys with new toys. 

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Mold Is Present Almost Everywhere

Mold spores exist naturally almost everywhere. It can be found in drywall, in a leaking roof, and even in a Christmas tree. Most of the time, a low level of mold will have little effect on you.

Learn more about mold and what to do until help arrives by reviewing these mold damage tips.

If you suspect that your Upper Darby, PA home or business has a mold problem, SERVPRO of Upper Darby, PA can inspect, assess and remediate your property. Call today! (610) 352-0700

Mold Beneath Vinyl Flooring

Vinyl is more resilient to water than laminate flooring, because it does not absorb water and is glued down not free floating. If a vinyl floor is affected by water damage, it can be saved depending on the amount of time the water has been dwelling.

Once water has found its way underneath the tiles, the tiles must be removed. Vinyl acts as a vapor barrier and does not allow for evaporation which is needed in the drying process.

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Use a Squeegee After a Shower to Remove the Excess Water

Bathrooms are the least favorite room for homeowners to clean. However, dust, dirt, grime, and moisture sitting on your bathroom surfaces can lead to mold and mildew. So, why avoid the cleanup and put your family’s health at risk? Bathrooms should be cleaned weekly, but there’s also little things that can be done daily that can help keep mold from growing.

If you suspect that your Bear home or business has a mold problem, SERVPRO of Upper Darby, PA can inspect, assess and remediate your property.

What's Behind That Wall?

The wall tile in this bathroom looks as though it is in good shape. As the tiles are peeled away from the wall it revealed the scope of the mold problem.

Mold damage can occur beneath the surfaces in many areas. If you are in the midst of a renovation and identify water leaks or mold damage, contact SERVPRO of Upper Darby, PA at (610) 352-0700. We will customize a solution for your specific needs.

Moldy Furniture in an Upper Darby Home

This was the aftermath of a pipe leak in Upper Darby. The homeowners were out of town and unaware of what was happening to everything in their home. It didn't take long for mold to grow throughout the entire property.

Contents Restoration

SERVPRO of Upper Darby, PA specializes in restoring contents damaged by fire, water or mold. Our expertise and “restore” versus “replace” mentality can help you save money while preserving precious keepsakes that can’t be replaced.

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