Mold Tips

10/1/2018 (Permalink)

The last thing most people want to find in their home is mold. Many people find mold in their home and have to go through mold remediation, however there are some things you can do to help prevent mold from growing in your home.

Mold Prevention Tips

1. Keep humidity levels low.
2. Make sure your home has good ventilation.
3. Make sure you don't have any leaks in your home.
4. If you experience water damage, dry out your home as soon as possible.
5. Clean bathroom areas with mold killing products.

What to Do if You Find Mold in Your Home

1. Do not touch the mold. 
2. Stay out of the room where you found the mold.
3. Turn off your HVAC unit.
4. Get your house tested to make sure you actually have mold.
5. If you do have mold, call SERVPRO of West Greenville County to complete your mold remediation!

Mold can spread quickly throughout your home in as little as 48 hours. If you suspect that your business or home has a mold problem, call SERVPRO of West Greenville County at 864-292-8570 to inspect your home and complete mold remediation! We are highly trained mold remediation specialists and use advanced mold remediation techniques and equipment to get your home mold free as soon as possible.

What You Should Know About Black Mold

7/17/2018 (Permalink)

You may have seen sensational news reports that warn about the dangers of “black mold” or “toxic mold”. These reports can be alarming and confusing so it’s beneficial to get the facts to better understand mold.

Stachybotrys Chartarum

Stachybotrys chartarum is the type of mold often called black mold. It is most likely to appear in areas that are warm, humid, and damp. Black mold can cause a musty smell, similar to dirt, in your home. Mold can come in a variety of colors. Black mold is typically a dark greenish-black color. However, just because mold is not this color does not mean it is not harmless.  

You should contact us regardless of the color or type of mold. Treat any mold with caution – stay out of affected areas and don’t touch or disturb it. In many instances, multiple types of mold may exist in the same house or structure.

Call SERVPRO of West Greenville County for Mold Remediation!

(864)-292-8570

Call SERVPRO for Mold Remediation

6/26/2018 (Permalink)

Microscopic mold spores naturally occur almost everywhere, both outdoors and indoors. This makes it impossible to remove all mold from a home or business. Therefore, mold remediation reduces the mold spore count back to its natural or baseline level.

Consider the following mold facts:

• Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors.
• Mold spores are microscopic and float along in the air and may enter your home through windows, doors, or AC/heating systems or even hitch a ride indoors on your clothing or a pet.
• Mold spores thrive on moisture. Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water. These colonies may produce allergens and irritants.
• Before mold remediation can begin, any sources of water or moisture must be addressed. Otherwise, the mold may return.
• Mold often produces a strong, musty odor and can lead you to possible mold problem areas.
• Even higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth. Keep indoor humidity below 45 percent.

If you experience a mold problem, we can inspect and assess your property and use our specialized training, equipment, and expertise to remediate your mold infestation.

If you see signs of mold, call SERVPRO of West Greenville County today- 864-292-8570

Helpful Mold Tips

6/25/2018 (Permalink)

Mold Prevention Tips

1. Keep humidity levels low.
2. Be sure your home has good ventilation.
3. Check to make sure you don't have any leaks in your home.
4. If you experience water damage, dry out your home as soon as possible.
5. Clean bathroom areas with mold killing products regularly.

What to Do if You Find Mold in Your Home

1. Do not touch the mold. 
2. Stay out of the mold contaminated room.
3. Turn off your HVAC unit.
4. Get your house tested to make sure you actually have mold.
5. If you do have mold, call SERVPRO of West Greenville County to complete your mold remediation!

Mold can spread quickly throughout your home in as little as 48 hours. If you suspect that your business or home has a mold problem, call SERVPRO of West Greenville County at 864-292-8570 to inspect your home and complete mold remediation! We are highly trained mold remediation specialists and use advanced mold remediation techniques and equipment to get your home mold free as soon as possible.

Mold Found in Greenville, SC Home

10/2/2017 (Permalink)

Pre Mitigation in the storage room

On September 21, 2017 SERVPRO of West Greenville County received a call from a homeowner who found mold in one of their rooms and needed water to be extracted. The mold was found in a back room that the homeowner rarely went in because it was only used for storage. According to the homeowner, he was in the room 2 months ago and did not see any signs of mold. However, there is now extensive microbial growth throughout the affected area.

SERVPRO of West Greenville County is currently working on completing mold remediation. It is requiring extensive cleaning and demolition of drywall, paneling, and insulation. We continue to complete mold remediation, but the owner is very thankful for all the hard work SERVPRO has put into remediating his home. 

If you find mold in your home or commercial building call SERVPRO of West Greenville County at 864-292-8570