Mold growth is a major nuisance to any homeowner. The growth can occur out in the open, but more often than not it occurs in hidden spaces like behind walls, in bathrooms, and behind appliances like refrigerators and washing machines.
Address mold growth as soon as you suspect or find it. Never attempt mold restoration on your own. A professional should carry out the service to prevent bodily harm and physical damage to your home.
Mold in Hidden Spaces
Mold growth can occur in the walls and ceiling behind the plaster or drywall. These hidden locations are perfect breeding grounds for mold if there is some sort of leak or condensation due to the lack of light and ventilation. When mold grows in these areas it may be years before a homeowner may notice – often at the expense of their health. Mold can make the home’s inhabitants sick with seemingly no cause.
If you suspect mold in the walls, ceilings, or under your flooring it’s best to call a professional mold restoration company that has the tools to assess the risk of mold. If they find mold growth, they can contain the biomass and permanently rid your home of it.
Mold in the Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the more humid areas of the home, if not the most. Because there is so much water in a bathroom it is often the perfect breeding ground for mold. If your bathroom has poor ventilation the risk of mold growth is even higher. Mold may be present on the ceiling, in the shower and showerhead, or in the bowl of the sink or toilet.
It’s important to keep your bathroom as clean and ventilated as possible to prevent the buildup of mold. If you do not have a window in your bathroom – which is quite common – be sure to have a ventilation fan installed in the room. After a shower be sure to air the space out and dry off any standing water that may remain. You can prevent mold growth by proactively airing out the space and drying off any surfaces that repeatedly get exposed to water.
Appliances Can Attract Mold Growth
Like bathrooms, appliances that involve water are subject to mold growth if not maintained properly. Appliances that are common culprits of mold growth are refrigerators and washing machines. The condensation and water buildup that can occur in and around the appliances can contribute to mold growth that one may not realize.
With refrigerators in particular, mold growth can even occur in the water lines for ice makers and water dispensers. It’s important to deep clean your appliances often. Likewise, maintain the areas below and above them to ensure mold does not grow in secret.
Suspect Mold Growth? Call a Professional Mold Restoration Company
If you suspect mold in your home, give the team at S&S Restoration a call. We’re a professional restoration company that specializes in the assessment, planning, and execution of mold removal and restoration. Our team is available 24/7. You can rest assured knowing that your mold growth can be taken care of as soon as possible. Get it done the right way the first time, call S&S Restoration.
About S&S Restoration
S&S Restoration is a Temecula, California restoration company that specializes in both residential and commercial buildings affected by fire, flooding, mold, and storms. We proudly serve the Inland Empire, San Diego, High Desert, and San Bernardino County areas. Give us a call at (800) 608-8447 or visit our website at ssrestorationinc.com, we’re available 24/7 for emergency response to guarantee the best outcomes.