Returning Mold Signifies a Recurring Problem

5/12/2022 (Permalink)

If you have recently cleaned off mold in an area of your Maple Grove, Corcoran, Brooklyn Park, Champlin building and noticed that the organism later came back to the same spot, there is an underlying problem. Mold growth is likely thriving off water damage you may not notice or from not being thoroughly cleaned. With these four remedies, you can reduce the chance of mold coming back to that location.

1. Use a Special Mold Cleaner

Most industrial cleaners are not tailored for mold cleanup. Bleach can be used, but it may not be extensive enough. Special cleaners can be sprayed in an area without much risk of discoloring or damage to the building unlike bleach. Coating an area in the cleaner kills the localized mold to stop it from reproducing and coming back to the certain spot.

2. Reduce Humidity in the Area

High humidity in an area can contribute to mold’s resurgence. It may be worth investing in a dehumidifier or adjusting the ventilation to make a less ideal environment for the mold to reproduce.

3. Treat Any Water Damage

On top of posing potential damage to your property, water damage can lead to mold repeatedly finding a home in the unnaturally wet spot. A water and mold damage treatment company can remove the mold’s desired moisture from the room to stop it from thriving. With the building sterilized and cleaned, the problematic mold growth should no longer have a survivable location.

4. Throw Out or Professionally Clean Any Potentially Infected Items

Some furniture and fabrics may serve as hosts for mold. Without extensive professional cleaning, these typically wooden items will spread spores that cause more mold infestation. If the items cannot be cleaned, they should be thrown out while being kept away from the building to prevent additional contamination.

More often than not when dealing with problematic spots, there is something in the area that continues to spread the mold growth. Identifying which it is and taking appropriate action will keep the repeatedly affected spot and the rest of your commercial property mold-free.