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Mold growth under your carpet can be a severe problem that any homeowner can experience at any time. Mold spores are dangerous because their high concentration can indicate a lot of mold growth that is causing damage to your property, or even can cause health issues. The good news is that you can reduce the chances of getting infected by cleaning your carpet regularly with our professional carpet cleaning services.
If your carpet develops mold underneath, the best way to remove under-carpet mold is to hire an expert in carpet cleaning and mold remediation. Sunbird Carpet Cleaning of Bronx does this by safely cleaning and removing the mold without causing damage to the rest of your home or exposing your family to harmful chemicals.
Mold is a type of fungus present everywhere in our natural environment, and can easily travel from outdoors to indoors by way of tiny spores that can be carried through the air and into your home. Mold growth begins when spores land on wet surfaces. As it grows, it releases more spores. They then settle into damp areas of your home, such as underneath carpeting. Spores are invisible to the naked eye but can be seen through a microscope.
When too much moisture gathers indoors, mold development will frequently happen, mostly if the moisture problem remains unaddressed. It can grow on food, paper, carpets, wood and other materials.
An unpleasant odor and visible stains are the most obvious signs of mold. Mold often appears as dark spots, fuzzy or slimy and maybe green or blue. Look closely at your carpet and walls for any discoloration or staining.
Mold can cause health problems in anyone. But if you have allergies, asthma, or if your immune system is weakened for any reason, you should be extra vigilant about managing mold. The effects of mold vary from person to person. Still, they often include allergy symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. If you have asthma, you may find it being constantly triggered by exposure to certain molds.
Mold can also harm the structure of a home if not properly removed for a prolonged period. The spores attach to materials such as wood, ceiling tiles, and drywall to feed off. It can quickly spread from one area to another if not treated with the help of our professionals.
Mold growth can be prevented by reducing the moisture in your home and cleaning up any water damage, leaks, and condensation quickly. It also can be prevented by maintaining low indoor humidity, ideally between 30% to 60% relative humidity, preferably below 50%. You can do this by using air conditioners and dehumidifiers. Keep heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) drip pans clean, flowing properly, and unobstructed so they can drain.
Mold remediation is not as simple a process as you might think. Mold can hide behind walls, under carpets or floorboards, and in places where it cannot be seen easily. Some species can even grow in your air-conditioning system or inside your ductwork and spread through the entire house through ventilation systems, making detection very difficult without an expert eye.
An important reason you need professional mold remediation services in the Bronx is that homeowners are not qualified to clean all the affected areas in the right way. That's because the affected areas are not always easily accessed, making it hard to get rid of the mold completely. If there are visible mold patches on the wall, there may be more hidden behind the walls that you can miss.
Under-carpet mold can be a concern for homes with more moisture. Your first step should always be to contact our specialists to check for possible mold growth and eliminate it. Call the experts from Sunbird Carpet Cleaning of Bronx at 718-701-2162 for professional assistance in carpet cleaning and mold remediation services.
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