9 Sources of House & Building Mold in the Triangle

Some house guests we are very happy to see, while others can make us break out in hives. One guest we must never invite into any home or business is MOLD.  Seeing those spots on the wall is a nightmare for any home and business owner, because mold is usually accompanied by an array of other problems.

As a solid rule of thumb, if mold is present anywhere in a home or business, there is usually unnecessary moisture within the building. 

This moisture can originate from nine different sources:

• Humidity.  Plain and simple, moisture and warmth create mold.
• Leaky Pipes.  This is an easily fixed problem that can cause mold in a building or home.
• Leaks in the Roof.  This is a primary cause of mold in residential homes.
• Condensation.  Cold surfaces can cause condensation to occur, like concrete floors and refrigerators.
• Poor Ventilation.  If this is a problem, even boiling water on the stove can lead to mold.
• Wet Clothes.  Hanging clothes up to dry can put excessive moisture into the inside air.
• Flood Damage.  After the flood is long gone, the damage may not be eliminated right away.
• Damp Basements.  Basements often lack the necessary and adequate ventilation.
• Water at the Building Foundation.  If the landscape around a home or building is not designed properly, it can cause water to sit stagnant around the foundation.

If any one of these issues is currently affecting a building, mold could be well on the way to moving in.  And once mold enters a building, spores exist which greatly lower the air quality within that space.  Mold spores can be the cause of any number of illnesses, mostly respiratory in nature.  Many people are allergic to mold, and can have intense reactions to spores in the air.

Before mold begins growing in a building, the likelihood of mold occurring can be measured by a mold inspection.  AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/Apex knows just where to look when searching for mold spores indoors.  Once spores are located, a culture can be taken and tested to figure out how much mold is potentially forming, stopping the problem before it starts!

When a home or building becomes infected by a mold colony, time is of the essence when it comes to remediation of the issue.  Getting the problem solved quickly and efficiently is crucial to the health of everyone who frequents the building where mold occurs, and no team is more professional than AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/ Apex!

If mold is a threat in your home or business, waste no time in calling AdvantaClean today to get a thorough inspection. Stop mold at the door with a professional inspection, or make a clean break with a remediation today!

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AdvantaClean Environmental Combats Mold in the Triangle!

Here in the Triangle, we have a lot of humidity.  This intense humidity is especially prevalent in the summertime when heavy rains and high temperatures seem almost endless, but this humidity lingers year round.  When it accumulates inside a home or place of business, the result can be extremely damaging!  AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/Apex is here to help.

Most moisture enters a building as a result of the weather, but other factors can also cause dampness to appear.  Activities like coming inside after a swim in the pool before completely drying off, or boiling pasta without turning on the hood vent system can be other critical sources of moisture.  When moisture remains for any period of time inside the home or building, it can cause mold to grow.

Mold is a fungus which thrives here in the Triangle. It can spread rapidly throughout a building by the transference of spores, and this process will also greatly reduce inside air quality. Incidentally, many people can have mild to significant allergic reactions to mold. Even if someone does not have allergies, mold spores in the air can possibly create some form of health issue if not controlled. AdvantClean  Environmental of Cary/Apex, NC wants to help prevent mold related health issues.

Here are three invaluable services we provide:

• Mold Inspection:  Even if mold is not readily visible, it can be spread deeply throughout the walls.  High risk areas where moisture is  accompanied by high temperatures, should be inspected regularly for mold.  Also, if health issues become apparent and seem to have no source, mold could be the invisible cause of diminished wellness.  Have a certified professional, such as AdvantaClean, perform a thorough inspection.
• Mold Testing:  Mold testing is the most accurate way to determine the amount of mold residing within a space, by measuring the concentration of spores in the air.  Mold testing should be done at the first sign of mold growth!
• Mold Remediation:  Once mold is discovered in a building, remediation should be done immediately.  The longer mold stays in a building, the further it spreads.  AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/ Apex  is the Triangle’s licensed team of mold remediation professionals that handle the removal of mold quickly and efficiently; we know that life needs to get back to normal.

If there is any indication that mold may have entered a home or building, call AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/ Apex to come and handle the situation properly.  Family and friends, employees and co-workers will thank you for it!

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