Can Molds Come Back After Mold Remediation?

Can molds come back after mold remediation? The answer is YES.

Are there ways to prevent molds from coming back? The answer is YES, too.

How can I prevent molds from crawling back into my home? Read on to find out.

Imagine this: You and your children don’t stop sneezing and you keep coming to the doctor to find out why. There is no flu virus going around and the doctor suggests that your children might be because of the environment. You find out that the real cause of your health issues is the molds living around your property.

The solution seems to be simple, right? Call a mold remediation expert and have those molds evicted from your property.

A few months in, you begin getting the symptoms again. Lo and behold, the molds are back.

I was once like you. Frustrated and annoyed.

How will I ever stop these molds from growing back and causing havoc in my home?

Let me tell you the secret.

What Causes Mold Growth?

Molds grow when there is moisture. It is as simple as that.

Basically, there are three conditions that should be met for mold to begin growing: moisture, food, and time.

Molds are reproduced by spores and they are normally transported by air currents. If they find a suitable place to grow in, they grow within twenty-four hours to ten days.

In order for the molds to grow, the three conditions should be met. If there is moisture present on the surface, it can become easier for molds to grow. Moreover, common building materials or dust serve as the food for molds.

Now, if you want to prevent mold growth, it is best to ensure that the three conditions are not met. It is either you ensure that no moisture is present in the area or that the building materials are not suitable for the molds to consume.

Mold Reactivation

The molds can still be reactivated, especially if the building has been subjected to water damage. When the molds have been exposed to high humidity, they can be reactivated. This is why it is important to employ a mold remediation service that is thorough and precise.

We have discussed the reason for mold growth in one of our previous articles. “Molds just need moisture, food, time, and warmth for it to grow. This is the reason why molds can easily grow in places with high humidity. It is common for molds to grow in your bathroom or kitchen, which is why you need to dry out any signs of moisture. This will help prevent mold growth around your home.

Once there are molds around your home, you will find yourself facing certain health issues. Other people find themselves with an allergic reaction to molds, while others will have difficulty breathing when exposed to molds. However, there are certain types of molds that are more hazardous and can lead to more grave consequences. Since molds can easily reproduce, they can eventually cover your entire home, which can lead to serious danger and damage.”

For more information on molds, you can refer to some of our previous articles by clicking this link or this link.

How Do Molds Grow?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains mold growth in this manner: “Mold is found both indoors and outdoors. Mold can enter your home through open doorways, windows, vents, and heating and air conditioning systems. The mold in the air outside can also attach itself to clothing, shoes, bags, and pets can and be carried indoors.

Mold will grow in places with a lot of moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or where there has been flooding. Molds grow well on paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood products. Mold can also grow in dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery.” https://www.cdc.gov/mold/dampness_facts.htm

How Do You Prevent Molds From Coming Back?

While you can’t really stop molds from coming back, there are precautionary measures that can be done to prevent them from coming back.

A. Dry Wet Areas to Prevent Moisture Buildup

Since moisture causes mold growth, it is important to address this problem before it even starts. You have to dry off the area when the surface is wet. Regardless if the moisture comes from spilled water or wet clothes, it is important to properly dry them to prevent mold growth.

It is also vital to dry appliance that uses water like the dishwasher or the washing machine. If a fabric is wet, like your carpet or clothes, it is important to hang them outside to dry them properly. This way, molds would not be a problem since the molds can’t live on moisture on which they thrive on.

You can also install a water detection sensor in your home. With this equipment, you may be able to find moisture grow in unlikely places. Once water or moisture is detected, you can address the issue faster.

B. Build a Mold-Resistant Home

Truth be told, there is no way to mold-proof a home. The very least that you can do is to use mold-resistant materials to prevent giving the mold any nutrients. There is a type of mold-resistant drywall and there are paints that can inhibit mold growth.

If this is too expensive for you, you may try using them in areas that are most prone to mold growth. The areas that are most prone to mold growth are those that are typically exposed to moisture like the laundry room, kitchen, and the bathroom. However, if you think about it, spending more on mold-resistant products can save you more money in the long run.

C. Be Wary of Appliances that are Prone to Water Damage

There are a few appliances that are prone to water damage and checking them from time to time can save you more money and time. The first appliance that I often check is the water heater, especially if it is past its’ lifespan of ten years. A water heater is prone to leakage, which leads to a higher chance for water damage. As a result, the chance for mold growth also increases.

This is also the case for dishwashers, which is why it is important to do a routine inspection on these appliances. Other appliances that I check are the refrigerator, the air conditioner, the washing machine, the dryer, or the humidifier.

Apart from the appliance, it is also important to check the roof and clean the gutter. This is because if the gutter cannot drain out rainwater, it becomes a breeding ground for molds. You can also check the plumbing and the drainage for any possible leaks that may cause damage to the property.

D. Monitor and Maintain Humidity

The ideal indoor humidity is between thirty to sixty percent. While you may not be able to monitor the moisture scientifically without scientific equipment, you can just check your surroundings for signs of moisture.

In order to maintain the right humidity inside the home, one can open the windows. This allows proper airflow to ensure that the air is circulating well. It is also able to control the humidity around the house to ensure that it would not be suitable as a breeding ground for molds.

After a bath, you should wipe up any moisture residue immediately. Dry the walls immediately to ensure that molds can’t come crawling in whenever they feel like it. You should also dry the curtains and the bathroom products that you have used to prevent molds from growing in their surface.

E. Add Taheebo Tea when watering indoor plants

Plants are generally known to add color and fresh air to your home. However, watering the plants will result in moisture. Moisture is a breeding ground for molds. Even your leaves can be home to molds now. How do you minimize the dangers of having plants that can be a potential home to unwanted molds? Just add some Taheebo tea to the water that you will be using when watering your indoor plants. This way, there is a lesser chance that molds grow in your indoor plant since the Taheebo tea makes the soil unsuitable for their living condition.

F. Get Water Damage Remediation Services when there is Water Damage in the Property

If you know that there is water damage to the property, it is important to get help immediately. Since mold can grow within 24 hours, it is essential to remove the necessary conditions for them to grow. If your home is flooded, molds can grow rapidly.

While you can clean a little spill here and there, flooded areas are not easily handled by non-professionals. It is extremely essential to treat the damage with the help of professionals that are licensed to remove heavy-duty water damage.

After all, molds can cause health problems and you do not want to expose your family to unsanitary conditions. You are also exposing yourself to several hazards when you DIY water damage remediation. In addition to this, you will be exposed to potential electric hazards, building collapse, and other health hazards. With a reliable water damage company, you are saving yourself more trouble than necessary. On top of that, you are able to minimize the chances of mold coming back in the process.

What Should I Look for in a Mold Remediation Company?

There are several factors to consider when hiring a mold remediation company. However, the top two most important things to consider is that they respond to your call immediately and that they employ licensed professionals.

Employs Professionals

If you were sick, would you entrust your life to a lawyer? No. So, why would you want to entrust the molds in your home to people that are not qualified to handle the issue?

As we have previously discussed, there are several hazards associated with doing DIY mold remediation. This is why it is important to employ a mold remediation company that only works with a licensed professional. If you use DIY methods, you may end up spending more than what you pay for a mold remediation company.

Moreover, they are also able to handle mold remediation equipment better. This reduces the chances of causing more damage to the property. The best part about employing professionals is that you can sit back and relax knowing that the problem will be solved by competent people.

24/7 Services

Do you remember the three conditions that are necessary for mold to grow? Moisture, food, and time.

Within the span of twenty-four hours after being exposed to moisture, molds can begin growing immediately. Why wait for more than a day to get mold remediation services? Why should you wait until it is too late?

A good mold remediation company knows that the need for their service is urgent and immediate. In all honesty, a mold remediation company that does not provide immediate service is no good at all. When looking around for a mold remediation company in your area, it is important to find a company that will cater to your need no matter what time of day.

Conclusion

You may be wondering, “Now that I have done all these steps, will the molds stop growing back?”

To be honest, molds will keep coming back unless you practice the necessary precautionary measures.

Another thing that may help you is hiring a mold remediation company that does a thorough job. This will ensure that the job is done in a meticulous manner that limits the necessary conditions for molds to be reactivated.

With Water Damage Miami’s mold remediation program, homeowners can have the peace of mind that they need. This is because their property is well-tended and properly maintained by a reputable water damage company. Water Damage Miami employs professionals that have been in the business for decades. They know what they are doing to help you stop the molds from crawling back into your property.

With Water Damage Miami, can molds come back after mold remediation? Hopefully, no!

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