Following a long holiday my family and I arrived to a moldy basement. Our plumbing pipes had started leaking while we were driving across Texas. Luckily, the leak wasn't anything terrible. But mold had already started to spread. And mold forms fast. A single spore starts proliferating immediately if certain situations exist. But how do we know if such conditions exist? Mold requires nutrients, dampness, and time. The leak offered the wet conditions. But nutrients? What does mold eat? As it turns out, a lot, but in my situation the organism was dining on clothes, cardboard, and soaps. Yes, those common materials are snacks for some organisms. Mold damage is serious business. Sure, some items can be salvaged through careful mold remediation if the problem is discovered soon enough, but once mold or mildew spreads through drywall, wall paper, or many other household items, it's best to just throw out the moldy things and replace them. Don't attempt to treat the mold with household products. Call a a licensed restoration service like Paul Davis. With years of experience a restoration company has many tools and resources you don't have access to. To begin, they can decide which moldy items are worth salvaging and which should just be thrown out.
There are steps to take to eliminate mold. First, stop the source of moisture. In my family's situation this meant repairing the leak. You can do all the drying you want but if the leak is still there, then all that work is for nothing. Next, uproot the mold. It may sound simple but mold removal is more complex than that. You'll want to communicate with an expert to learn about proper mold removal techniques in your area. If you don't have spare time to do a lot of bleaching, then hire a affordable mold damage repair gastonia nc company. For peace of mind, this is the solution.