Molds are part of the natural environment but can only grow indoors when tiny spores land on surfaces that are wet or damp. Mold can grow anywhere in a home or business when there is excessive humidity or moisture for an extended period of time.
Popular media often report on the potentially toxic mold such as black mold. However, molds in general can cause health problems because they produce allergens and irritants. Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash. Molds are the most dangerous when the spore count is high and confined in a small space such as your home or crawlspace. If you see mold in a dry powdery state, this is when the mold is the most dangerous to breathe in.
Mold is always a direct result of a water problem. If there is visible mold growth on wall surfaces, property owners should be concerned about what may be growing on the opposite side of the wall. Determining the water damage site and drying it out is the first step.
Once that is resolved, Jo-Lynn’s can evaluate the mold growth and seal off the mold affected areas to eliminate its chance to spread. Then, we use the most up to date equipment to filter and remove the mold spores from the air and surfaces. Jo-Lynn Enterprises employees have been trained and certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification in mold removal and remediation and can return your property to its pre-loss condition.