To grow indoors, mold needs moisture and food. Moisture
is the most important factor influencing mold growth indoors. Controlling
indoor moisture helps limit mold growth.
Moisture control is the key to mold control.
Mold does not need a lot of water to grow. A little condensation, in a
bathroom or around a window sill, for example, can be enough. Common sites for
indoor mold growth include bathroom tile and grout, basement walls, and areas
around windows, near leaky water fountains, and around sinks. Common sources of
water or moisture include roof leaks, condensation due to high humidity or cold
spots in a building, slow leaks in plumbing fixtures, humidification systems,
sprinkler systems, and floods.*
Besides moisture, mold needs nutrients, or food, to grow.
Mold can grow on virtually any organic substance. Most buildings are full of
organic materials that mold can use as food, including paper, cloth, wood,
plant material, and even soil. In most cases, temperature is not an issue; some
molds grow in warm areas, while others prefer cool locations such as bread
stored in a refrigerator. Often, more than one type of mold can be found
growing in the same area, although conditions such as moisture, light, and
temperature may favor one species of mold over another.
Buildings that have been heavily damaged by flood waters
should be assessed for structural integrity and remediated by experienced
professionals.
If You See Signs of Mold, Contact SERVPRO of Great Neck/Port
Washington
(516) 767-9600
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