How To Keep Mold From Returning

2/2/2022 (Permalink)

The humidity in your building should range between 30-60% to decrease mold growth

Mold spores in the air tend to settle on surfaces that have lingering water. You may have the mold growth removed, however, only to find that it returns to the exact same spot. There are several reasons why this might occur in your commercial property in Bountiful, UT, and identifying the cause is essential to preventing repeat growth from occurring.

Consider these causes to avoid Mold Damage

Humidity

There are four things mold needs to grow:

• Moisture
• Food
• Oxygen
• Warmth

High humidity levels in your building can create the ideal environment for fungus. You can place several dehumidifiers in various locations around the building to bring the level down. By maintaining 40 to 50 percent humidity in your building at all times, you can lower your risk of mold growth.

Hyphae

The growth pattern of mold can make it hard to get rid of for good. Not only does it grow across a surface, but it also tends to grow down into the item on which it thrives. Hyphae are the tendrils that branch into the pores of the affected item. Even if you clean the surface with detergent and a clean cloth, mold may return. Only thorough professional mold remediation is able to extract hyphae out of the crevices into which they grow.

Damage

Water damage that has not been properly remediated is another likely cause of the return of mold patches to a previously affected area. Mold can start to grow in as little as 24 hours after the damage has occurred. The best way to prevent secondary damage is to repair the structures quickly. As soon as you know that a leak has saturated your floors, ceiling, or walls, you should call professionals to have the problem remedied.

Just because you can't see mold, that doesn't mean it won't return. Once you eliminate causes such as humidity, incomplete remediation, and water damage, you are more likely to be able to prevent future mold growth in your building.