Our Family's Home Experienced a Water Damage Damaged A Lot of My Valuables. We Hired a Restoration Company

First, let's go over a quick review of what mold is. All molds are fungi, just like mushrooms and lichens, for example. The mold that is dangerous to you and your family is rare in the fungi kingdom, meaning most kinds you find in your house or business aren't harmful. However, some are dangerous, so any mold you find indoors must be cleaned up and completely removed.

Because of possible toxicity, you should almost always contact a attic mold remediation company Georgetown TX service if you find mold in your home. This is because if you see mold, there is probably more trapped in drywall and crevices and elsewhere.

Before you hire any company, make sure that they are licensed and registered properly and that they are certified by organizations such as the Contractor Connection, Restoration Industry Association and the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration. 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 that is allowed to grow releases spores, which fly like dandelion seeds and can harm your possessions rapidly. If you don't, mold growths will continue to feast on your structure and will ruin your possessions. Some types of mold, those that release toxic spores, can also cause major health risks ranging from neurological damage to breathing problems and mold-related illnesses and ongoing ill health. Mold in the environment can be especially harmful to infants, children, and anyone with a compromised immune system such as people with AIDS/HIV or lupus.