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With the tremendous rainstorms, mold remains a concern in the Chicagoland area. I caution each of you to stay alert for signs of indoor mold.
Preventing mold growth indoors is straightforward – mold will not grow without moisture or water. But, if your walls or carpets do get wet, it's important to dry them quickly, within two days. Even though molds are part of the natural environment and play an important role outdoors in breaking down dead organic matter like leaves and fallen trees, inside homes, it's another story. Mold growth indoors can cause serious health problems, allergic reactions and, when left unchecked, even property damage.
The Center for Disease Control says that all molds should be removed from the indoor environment.
PuroClean offers the following tips from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help Chicago homeowners protect their families and property from the hazards of indoor mold:
· Keep moisture out
o Keep air conditioner drip pans and drain lines clean
o Clean gutters regularly
o Make sure that the ground around your home slopes away from the foundation to keep rain water out of your house
· Keep humidity low
o Vent appliances such as clothes dryers to the outside
o Use air conditioners and/or dehumidifiers to keep indoor humidity levels below 60 percent (and ideally between 30 and 50 percent)
o Clean up spills and leaks immediately – within 24 hours
o Control condensation by putting insulation around cold water pipes, and, open your windows when practical for ventilation and air flow.
And remember: Simply removing the mold is not enough. If you don't take care of the moisture problem that allowed the mold to grow in the first place, the mold may simply grow back.
If mold does become a problem, PuroClean Property Restoration Specialists works with environmental hygienists and laboratories to help ensure that, after remediation, your home is safe and free from harmful mold growth.
For more information about PuroClean Property Restoration Specialists, please contact me at 312-453-1500. For more information about the hazards and cleanup of indoor mold, please visit www.epa.gov\mold.
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