Protecting your business from mold

1/5/2022 (Permalink)

At a business, mold not only has the ability to damage the building, it could possibly cause health issues for your employees and your customers.  There are several causes of mold, but mold usually results from excessive water moisture that is never dealt with. Mold thrives in warm, humid, and areas with a a lot of moisture. 

When any of the above issues exist, mold can grow. Some types of mold can grow very fast, sometimes within a matter of a couple of days. If mold is not dealt with, it could possibly cause many symptoms of sickness in employees and customers, such as eye irritation, congestion, coughing and skin rashes. In some cases, mold could also cause fever, shortness of breath and infection.

SERVPRO of Lenoir, Duplin and Jones Counties would like to offer a few tips to prevent mold from growing in your place of business.

• Control water and moisture accumulating in your building.
• Never install carpet in excessively high moisture areas such as bathrooms and basements.
• Keep the building properly ventilated at all times.

If a leak is found, make sure it is taken care of as soon as possible and remove any wet materials. Preventing the growth of mold will not only protect your building and business, it will also provide a safer environment for your employees and customers.