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Mold Removal in Calhoun County

Did you know mold can grow in as little as 24-48 hours following water damage or a high-humidity event? The key to reducing the spread of mold and minimizing mold removal costs is a rapid and appropriate response by state-certified and experienced mold remediation specialists. Due to the hazardous nature of mold, it’s best to call in experts for mold removal and restoration.

Luckily, here at Klean-Co, we specialize in offering certified, quality mold removal and restoration in northeast Alabama. Our team comprises highly trained, certified professionals, so you can rest easy knowing you are in good hands!

Signs You Might Have A Mold Problem

Mold can quickly go unnoticed for long periods. It often hides in spaces we don’t usually check, such as damp basements, under bathroom sinks, or behind dishwashers. As a result, many people won’t even realize they have a mold problem until it’s too late. Unfortunately, every home is susceptible to mold, often with no apparent signs. That’s why it’s crucial to start mold remediation as soon as possible.

Why Is Mold In My Home?

Because mold spreads through tiny spores, it can find its way inside easily. It can come in through an open window, on your clothing, on your pets, and through your crawl space. In fact, crawl space encapsulation is one of the best ways to prevent mold growth and the need for mold removal in your home. All it takes is a damp environment, and mold can quickly take over your home.

Look out for signs of mold damage, including:

Water damage or flooding
High indoor humidity
Musty or damp smells
Visible mold spots

How We Remove Mold

The highly-trained technicians at Klean-Co use advanced mold detection technology to find mold that may not be visible before forming a plan for removal. We’ll assess for any water damage, then tackle the mold problem head-on. We clean affected areas, remove what we can’t save, and use our unique blend of cleaning agents to kill mold before beginning restoration. We pride ourselves on honesty and always recommend a qualified 3rd party mold inspection and testing company to verify the need for mold remediation.

If you’re unsure about your mold problem, we can help. Contact Klean-Co for a free quote!

Mold Pro Tip:

Mold is detrimental to your property, your belongings, and your business. Once it takes root, it is difficult to remove without professional equipment and training. Contrary to common belief, bleach does not kill mold. While mainstream bleach companies want you to believe this to be true, the reality is while bleach is a powerful disinfectant, it won’t kill mold. As a result, health-focused government agencies such as the (EPA) Environmental Protection Agency and the (OSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration no longer recommend using bleach to kill mold.

Mold grows long arms (mycelia and hyphae) penetrating porous surfaces, such as drywall or hardwood floors. Bleach will make a surface appear clean while the mold grows deep in the pores. Instead of killing the mold, the bleach will provide a damp environment for the mold to feed off of and grow stronger.

Finally, insurance companies often won’t pay for mold damages once someone pours bleach on the mold. This is due to the secondary damages usually caused by pouring corrosive bleach on a surface.

Several signs of a mold problem are:

You see visible mold on surfaces
A strong, earthy, or musty odor
Evidence of past moisture problems that could lead to undetected mold growth, i.e., watermarks on drywall or lifting linoleum in the bathroom
Water damage, such as a flood, leak, or storm

Pay special attention to the following circumstances:

Dark spaces with excessive humidity, i.e., under bathroom sinks or behind laundry machines in the basement
Areas with poor ventilation
Naturally humid environments (like Alabama!)

Remember that if you see a seemingly small patch of mold, that is often just the tip of the mold iceberg. Visible mold is usually the last sign of mold in your home, meaning that there is a considerable growth of mold you can’t see. Therefore, contacting a certified mold remediation company, like Klean-Co, is essential at the first sign of mold. Klean-Co experts will identify and find hidden mold, ensuring it is completely removed.

https://www.cdc.gov/mold/faqs.htm

Mold Health Implications

Mold damages not only your property and belongings but also your and your family’s health! As mold spores grow, they produce irritants, allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins). The scary thing about mold is not everyone is susceptible to its health effects. In some people, mold will cause obvious health problems, and in others, none at all.

In otherwise healthy people, indoor mold exposure can cause:

Upper respiratory tract symptoms
Coughing
Difficulty breathing
Wheezing
Sneezing
Runny noses
Itching
Skin rashes (dermatitis)
Headaches
Fatigue

For individuals sensitive to mold or who have asthma, mold exposure can trigger asthma attacks and other asthma symptoms.

Mold can also trigger bouts of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (an uncommon immune system disorder that affects your lungs) for individuals susceptible to that immune-mediated condition.

In addition, certain types of molds, such as Stachybotrys and Aspergillus, will produce mycotoxins under certain conditions. These toxins can cause severe illnesses in humans and pets.

Symptoms might include:

Nausea
Gastrointestinal problems
Bleeding in the nose and lungs
Vomiting

Finally, repeated exposure to mold might increase your sensitivity, causing more severe allergic reactions in the future.

Klean-Co’s Mold Removal Guarantee!

Mold is hazardous and something you want to avoid messing around with. Luckily, mold remediation companies like Klean-Co make it, so you don’t have to! Klean-Co’s experienced and certified mold remediation experts will accurately detect a mold problem, determine and eliminate its cause, contain it, and restore your property to its pre-loss condition. You can depend on us to remove all mold and back that with an unconditional guarantee. Call our compassionate and knowledgeable team of experts 24/7 for a free quote and on-site assessment of your mold problem!

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