When Mold Strikes: Real Estate Edition

10/31/2018 (Permalink)

Mold can hinder the process of selling a home. Take action fast and let the professionals at SERVPRO of The Southtowns handle it.

Are you looking to list a home or property soon and discovered mold? SERVPRO of The Southtowns can help! Recently, our Sales and Marketing Representative Jocelin gave a short presentation to a real estate office in East Aurora. She explained that mold spores are everywhere, because they are airborne. In fact, there are an uncountable number of mold spores. An Institute of Medicine study found that excessive dampness indoors is a public health problem by encouraging growth of molds, dust mites and other organisms. This makes sense since mold needs three things to survive:

• Moisture
• Heat
• Food Source

Therefore, if you find mold in your home it is important to call the professionals at SERVPRO of The Southtowns to remove it properly. Simply spraying bleach on the mold and scrubbing it will not work. Our technicians are certified and trained to come in and remove the moisture from the air, clean the mold off the surface with the appropriate cleaning agent and remove the mold spores from the air. Thus, preventing any future mold growth.

Prior to listing a home or property, SERVPRO of The Southtowns recommends the following steps that can be taken to reduce the potential for moisture buildup or mold growth:

• Correct any water leaks and remove any standing water. This includes water under cooking coils or air handling units.
• Ensure a ventilation system is installed and working properly.
• Ensure exhaust fans are operating properly.
• Run a dehumidifier if moisture lingers.