Have Mold in Your House? Connect With Some Restoration Experts

You shoud understand what mold is and why it grows. All molds are fungi, and share biology with mushrooms and athlete's foot, for example. The mold that is dangerous to humans is relatively uncommon in the fungus kingdom, meaning most kinds you find in your house or business aren't dangerous. However, some toxic molds are dangerous, so any mold you find indoors must be mitigated and completely removed.

That means calling a mold damage repair company is almost always a good idea. This is because if you see mold growth, there is probably more behind walls, in attics and elsewhere.

Check licensing and certifications before you hire a mold removal company. The State Business Licensing Division is a good place to get started, and you should check for approval by groups such as as the Restoration Industry Association, the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration and Contractor Connection. You may also make sure the company knows and follows federal mold cleanup recommendations whether your mold is in a business or a residence.

Mold left to grow releases spores, which act like seeds and can cause damage to spread rapidly. If you don't, parasitic fungi will keep eating on your structure and can destroy your possessions.

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