Does more rain mean more mold?

7/15/2021 (Permalink)

Greenish/ black mold spots on a wall with a wood floor & baseboard with a nameless spray bottle and yellow and green scrubbing pad with SERVPRO logo

It can be! While rain can help reduce mold spores it also can mean more moisture trapped in your home. According to FEMA.GOV Mold growths, or colonies can start to grow on a damp surface within 24 to 48 hours. They reproduce by spores - tiny, lightweight “seeds”- that travel through the air. Molds digest organic material, eventually destroying the material they grow on, and then spread to destroy adjacent organic material.

If you are finding small spots of mold FEMA recommends cleaning and disinfecting that area. Here’s how they recommend doing so:

Before you begin - Make sure the working area is well ventilated. 

Wear gloves, mask, and protect eyes. 

If mold is present, clean a small test patch. If you feel your health is adversely affected, consider hiring a professional to carry out the work.

All in all, we want you not to worry, any home or commercial property can quickly become infested with mold if a source of water is present. Mold can spread throughout a property in as little as 48 hours. Since mold can home or business if you suspect you have a mold problem. If mold is found, we have the training, equipment, and expertise to remediate your mold infestation. Give us a call for your quote today at 706-866-5646. From Fort Oglethorpe to Varnell, Cohutta to Praters Mill, or anywhere in between, we take pride in serving your neighborhood! We are a locally owned and operated franchise with employees dedicated to providing a quality customer experience!