Mold Damage Emergency Tips

What you can do until help arrives

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Mold Prevention Tips

  • Dirty ducts can circulate odors as and contaminats like mold and irritating dust throughout a home or business. 
  • We, at SERVPRO of Tracy Franchise Professional uses a Portable ventilation & Air Duct Cleaning System to examine ductwork and make a clean sweep, removing years of dust and grime.
  • Mold are found in every environment, and mold spores reproduce rapidly when moisture is present.
  • An Institute of Medicine study found excessive dampness indoors encourages the growth of mold and other organisms, causing a public health problem.
  • The EPA advice that the potential health concerns from molds are an important reason to prevent moisture problems leading to mold growth.
  • It is especially important to clean up existing indoor mold growth to increase property appeal and retain its value.
  • If a property has experienced a water intrusion, our SERVPRO of Tracy professional can inspect the damage to see whether moisture has penetrated materials or is along mold growth.

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If you have a mold problem in your home or business, consider the following facts:

  • Significant mold growth can occur in 48-72 hours.
  • Mold may present a greater risk to children, the elderly, and anyone with respiratory problems.
  • A strong, musty odor may indicate hidden mold behind drywall or under carpeting.

What to Do:

  • Stay out of affected areas.
  • Turn off the HVAC system and fans.
  • Contact SERVPRO of Tracy for mold remediation services.

What Not to Do:

  • Don’t touch or disturb the mold.
  • Don’t blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth.
  • Don’t attempt to dry the area yourself.
  • Don’t spray bleach or other disinfectants on the mold.

Mold Remediation Services

If you suspect that your home or business has a mold problem, SERVPRO of Tracy has the training, equipment, and expertise to handle the situation.

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