Tips for Preventing Mold

7/22/2019 (Permalink)

Use your ventilation fans in bathrooms and other high humidity areas of your commercial building

Learn How to Prevent Mold Growth from Water Damage

Few things are worse than discovering mold in your commercial property. Whether you’re operating a restaurant, warehouse or office building, mold in a commercial space can be costly to remove and restore your building and air quality. Learn how to prevent mold growth from water damage and other causes today.

1. Search Likely Areas

Professional buildings in Carrollton, TX, have a few likely areas of mold growth. Here are the most common areas to discover mold in your building:

• Basement
  
• Roof line
  
• Gutters
  
• Second-floor windows
  
• Bathroom fixtures
  
  

Depending on the type of building you own, including the age and services you provide, some areas will be more likely targets than others. Drop ceilings that have porous surfaces are more likely to grow mold than smooth surfaces, and bathrooms that include showers or have high traffic are more likely to grow mold than less used rooms.

2. Remove Excess Moisture

Mold requires moisture to grow. Standing water or excessing humidity can cause mold to grow as quickly as 24 hours. Carpets and drywall are particularly susceptible to holding moisture. Routinely inspect areas that are likely to trap moisture to prevent mold from water damage.

3. Ventilate Your Building

Another key to mold prevention is proper ventilation. Restaurants in particular create a lot of hot, humid air. Without ventilation, this air will collect and create warm, damp environments that encourage mold to grow. Be sure you have proper ventilation and use your ventilation fans in kitchens, bathrooms and other high humidity areas of your commercial building.

4. Remove Mold Promptly

Finally, don’t wait to contact a professional remediation service that is Here to Help. If you let water damage stay for even a day you could see rapid mold growth in your commercial building. Prompt restoration is key to keeping your property clean and safe for your customers and employees. You’ll not only provide a more comfortable commercial environment, you’ll also save money in routine maintenance.