Home Improvements
Where There's Moisture, There's Mold
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Sep 7, 2005, 23:00

(NAPSI)-With mold's biggest ally being water, the best way to make war on mold is to not let it get out of control. Mold could be caused by a burst pipe, leaking roof, faulty plumbing, even heavy rain or high humidity. When it gets out of control, the best thing to do is call a certified professional.

Mold can grow almost anywhere, even beneath the surface of a wall. That type of mold growth is worse than that visible to the eye.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) recommends calling in a professional to take actions and prevent further contamination. These actions include:

• Verifying that the source of the moisture has been eliminated or repaired

• Containing the area to prevent cross contamination.

• Properly removing moisture and vacuum-exposed pockets of growth

• Isolating, removing and properly disposing of heavily contaminated materials

The key to preventing mold growth in any building is proper inspecting. To learn more, visit www.certifiedcleaners.org.

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