Mold Remediation Services in Lewiston
Protecting Homes and Business Against All Forms of Mold
Although mold has essential roles to play ecologically, it can become a hazard when it grows out of control indoors. The restoration professionals at ServiceMaster Building Maintenance provide mold remediation to eliminate any infestation in your home. Since mold quickly multiplies under the right conditions, it’s always best to be safe rather than sorry. It only takes 48 hours for mold to reproduce and damage your health and home.
Are you looking for mold removal and remediation services in lewiston? Call ServiceMaster Building Maintenance today at(208) 400-5649 or contact us online to get started!
In many cases, you might suspect mold even though you can’t see it. Moisture is key, which is why mold can make its home in:
- Broken Faucets
- Compromised Pipes
- Insulation & Drywall
- Fabric & Upholstery
- Showers & Tubs
- Heating & Ventilation Systems
Damages Mold Can Cause To Your Home
All it takes is moisture, a little food and oxygen, and the right temperature for mold to start growing. Plus, mold produces spores to reproduce, and those spores can survive environments that mold normally wouldn’t. They will begin to grow once they land in a suitable atmosphere.
When it comes to your home, mold can cause damages such as:
- Eating away wallpaper, drywall, carpet, and other organic materials
- Collapsing ceilings or caving floorboards
- Discoloration or staining on walls and ceilings
- Lingering odors of mildew that you can’t remove
What Health Problems Can Mold Cause?
Health problems you can experience from mold growth include:
- Coughing
- Wheezing
- Throat, Skin, & Eye Irritation
- Onset Asthma
- Headaches
- Fatigue
Even if you’re already suffering through some of these issues, they can worsen if you’re not careful. Improperly removing moldy items can cause further problems–imagine if you were pulling up carpeting without knowing it, you could unintentionally release hundreds upon thousands of mold spores that will land on something new that gets slowly destroyed.
What Kills Black Mold on Walls?
Black mold can be difficult to remove from walls, but there are steps you can take in order to successfully eradicate it:
- One of the best ways to kill black mold on walls is by using a mixture of bleach and water. Make sure to wear goggles and protective clothing when handling bleach. Use 1 part bleach to 3 parts water.
- Another option is to use commercially available cleaners specifically designed for killing black mold.
- Finally, you may want to consider replacing any porous materials that have become heavily infested with mold as they may no longer be salvageable.
When dealing with something as serious as black mold, it's highly recommended that you speak to a professional. Give us a call today to speak to a Lewiston mold removal professional.
Who Takes Care of Mold?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), if you find moldy surfaces in your home, you can remove the mold growth yourself–using natural solutions or household products–if the mold growth is less than 10 square feet (about 3 feet by 3 feet). However, if the mold infestation is larger than 10 square feet, then you would need to obtain professional mold remediation services.
Our team at ServiceMaster Building Maintenance is equipped with state-of-the-art mold removal tools and EPA-approved solutions to provide high-quality and thorough restoration services. Let us inspect your home, find the source of the mold growth, isolate the contaminated areas, remove moldy materials and mold spores, clean and disinfect your home, and restore your life.
Contact ServiceMaster Building Maintenance today for effective mold remediation in Lewiston.
