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The 5 Growing Conditions for Mold

12/9/2015 (Permalink)

Visible mold growing on an organic food source (wood) in a basement in Scranton, Pa. Ideal conditions.

The 5 growing conditions required for mold growth:
 
1. Organic food source
2. Moisture
3. Stagnant air
4. Temperature
5. Darkness

Removing or altering any of these conditions can best eliminate infestation.  However, because of the health concerns associated with mold, a professional remediation company is recommended. Unfortunately, it is not as easy as wiping the mold away since what you see is not the mold itself but the gases that it produces. The spores are embedded into the food source and are spread through the air. The spores must be removed or encased to stop the growth.

The only way to positively confirm that your home or business has a mold issue is to have it tested. (We do not do the testing since it could be construed as a conflict of interest) There are home tests you can purchase, however a professional hygienist is recommended. The tests are not all that expensive (ranging about a few hundred dollars) but will outline the levels as well as the types of mold spores that are present.

SERVPRO of Carbondale/Clarks Summit/Old Forge is the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre leading mold remediation company. We are an IICRC certified firm and follow their guidelines in the remediation process. Should you have a mold issue call us at (570) 235-1646. We serve Lackawanna, Wyoming and Susquehanna Counties.

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