Preventing Mold in your Commercial Building

11/11/2021 (Permalink)

Mold in the white ceiling

Mold can be very challenging to deal with. It can sometimes be challenging to spot, pollute the air, and even threaten your establishment's structural integrity.

It gets even more problematic with commercial properties since they can cause business interruption, make you, your employees, and your clients experience health effects, and of course, cost you a lot of money. Follow these tips to prevent mold from growing inside your commercial buildings.

Prevent Mold From Taking Hold in your Office Building.

Mold is not something to take lightly when you own or manage a commercial property. Mold can grow on any organic surface where moisture and oxygen are present. Your commercial property is full of areas that have these perfect conditions. Add in that mold spores are invisible to the human eye, and you have an ideal breeding ground for mold – and you may not even know it.

1. Stay vigilant: Mold can be sneaky, growing in places you may never have thought. Create a plan and inspect your property regularly. These places include anywhere that has high moisture levels, like basements or crawl spaces. Watch for fuzzy stains on walls, musty smells, and mold marks on carpets and rugs. 
2. Repair any plumbing issues right away. Bring in a restoration company right away if you notice leaky roofs, leaky pipes, or unsealed windows and door frames. These are all prime areas for mold to grow. 
3. Use a dehumidifier. Your establishment's humidity must always be maintained and kept at no higher than 50%. We understand how it can be challenging to keep track, so your bet is to install commercial dehumidifiers.
4. Ensure proper ventilation. Keep HVAC systems clean. HVAC systems are an excellent place for mold to hide; not only can mold hide in the vents, but since they are the perfect way for mold spores to get around the building quickly and efficiently. 
5. Call in a professional. If you can't find the source of the mold or the problem has spread, it is time to bring in a professional service to assist in mold remediation.

Our SERVPRO team are Professionals who have the right tools, equipment, and products to take care of it. We specialize in mold removal from residential and commercial buildings and can assist with ridding your property of any mold and residual spores. You can trust SERVPRO of Summit Lake, Park & Eagle Counties to take care of any mold problems you encounter in your commercial building. We are a 24/7 emergency response. Call us today at 970-949-3235.