Mold Damage In Palmetto Bay? Why Bleach Is Not The Answer

10/25/2017 (Permalink)

Put Down the Bleach and Call SERVPRO for Mold Remediation in Palmetto Bay

Trust SERVPRO for Mold Remediation in Palmetto Bay

Most householders face mold at some point. The fungus proliferates in an area where there is a food source plus moisture, which means that most Palmetto Bay homes have a bathroom, laundry room or kitchen that provides ideal growing conditions. It is quite likely that you have seen articles or posts telling you to handle a mold outbreak by spraying or wiping with bleach. However, mitigating mold damage is not as simple as using bleach.
 
SERVPRO understands that Palmetto Bay homeowners are eager to remove signs of mold damage as soon as they spot them. That is why it is our remit to provide a professional service that leaves your home “Like it never even happened.” However, we encourage householders in the local are to call us at the first sign of mold, rather than wipe with bleach and hope for the best.
 
There are two main reasons that bleach is not always the best option.
 
One is that bleach might not kill every single hypha, the thread-like cells that make up the vegetative part of the fungus. Even a few surviving hyphae can release more spores, which can settle throughout your home and grow new colonies.
 
The second reason is that in some cases applying bleach might even make the problem worse. You see, if mold grows on a porous material such as wood, wiping with bleach does not remove the fungus because it has grown into the material. Unfortunately, the water part of most household bleach solutions can provide moisture for the fungus to grow, which is why we do not recommend it.
 
The best way to deal with mold damage in your home is to call SERVPRO. We train our technicians in multiple cleaning techniques. Our staff knows when to scrape or use wire wool, and when detergent is the best option. We also know that removing visible signs of mold is only one part of remediation – to be truly useful we must dry out the affected area and cut the fungus off from its source of moisture.
 
For help with fungal growth in Three Lakes, Palmetto Bay, Princeton and surrounding areas, call SERVPRO of Cutler Bay at (305) 278-8484 today.

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