After a two week vacation my wife, kids, and I returned to a moldy basement. A leak had started while we were driving across the nation. It wasn't Angel Falls or something, just a small leak. Mold was then propagating. And the stuff propagates like a flash. A single piece of mold starts propagating very quickly if certain conditions exist. But how do we know if such conditions exist? Mold depends upon nutrients, moisture, and time. Well, there was certainly the damp atmosphere. But nutrients? What does mold eat? Many things, but in our home the mold was gobbling fabrics, wood, and dust. I was amazed to read this. There are not many things which cause more damage to a home than mold damage. Of course, some stuff can be salvaged through careful mold removal if the problem is discovered early enough, but once mold or mildew ravages drywall, furniture, or many other household items, it's best to just get rid of the moldy things and replace them. Don't attempt to treat the mold yourself. Contact a an efficient restoration company. These companies have several resources that you do not. They can establish which belongings and fixtures can be salvaged and which things need to be replaced.
There are some solutions. First, stop the source of moisture. In our situation this meant patching the pipe. You can do all the drying you want but if the leak is still there, then all that work is for nothing. After, abolish the mold. Which isn't an easy job. You need to bleach walls and floors and garbage any sullied materials. Short on time? Hire a quality black mold removal applewood co. .