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4/22/2016 (Permalink)
Mold infestation from untreated water damage in a home in Scranton, Pa.
The first thing you will notice when you have a mold problem forming in your home or office is that stale musty odor. Most mold forms when you have a leaky pipe or water is coming in from outside. The first and worst thing you can do when you find visible mold is put bleach on it or a fan. All this does is get the mold airborne and spread it. When you attack mold with bleach it sets off the mold releasing micotoxins into the air, and if you have mold on one side of the wall most times its growing in the space behind the drywall. The guide lines set up for the clean up of mold understand that no two people react to mold in the same way. Be cautious of mold but don't let the internet scare you into thinking mold will automatically wreck your health.
This home in Scranton, had an on-going water leak which resulted in this mold infestation. The homeowner was away for a period of time only to come home to this mess. Mold this prevalent certainly needs to be remediated by a professional cleaning company to avoid additional secondary damage and to return it to the home to pre-loss condition. SERVPRO of Carbondale/Clarks Summit/Old Forge can help asses your home or business as to the best strategy for eliminating the moisture and mold. We are an IICRC certified firm with the trained technicians and specialized equipment to remediate mold in a safe manner. We are the Scranton's area leader in mold remediation. If you suspect a mold infestation call us today for an estimate (570) 235-1646