While the leak that occurred could have been large or small, all leaks can cause mold damage in a home and can even possibly affect the health of those living in the home.
It’s true that not every leak is going to have the same impact initially. Some small leaks can drip slowly, without your knowledge, gradually causing issues as the leak continues, while some leaks are larger and cause damage that is seen and experienced right away. So while the leak that occurred could have been large or small, all leaks can cause mold damage in a home and can even possibly affect the health of those living in the home in Great Bend, Kansas.
Mold – Not a Home or Family’s Best Friend
While mold is quite literally all around us, once it settles and begins to grow in a home it is not a home or family’s best friend. When a water damage event occurs, such as a leak, mold can begin to grow within 24-48 hours. Even worse, it will continue to grow until steps are taken to eliminate the source of moisture and effectively deal with the mold problem in Great Bend, Kansas. While it was mentioned that molds are all around us, the exposure is greater in damp, wet conditions where mold has begun or continues to grow. Some of the symptoms or health issues that can occur when a person is exposed to mold are:
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Sinus Congestion
- Eye Irritation
- Nose and Throat Irritation
These can be clues that there could be some mold exposure occurring, especially if these are new health issues or someone is especially sensitive to mold and mildew. Thus it becomes important not only for your home, but also you and your family and visitors in Great Bend, Kansas, that the leak or water issue be fixed and for mold remediation to be done.
Step 1: Fixing the Leak
Fixing the leak is first priority, of course, in order to negate any further water damage and mold growth in a home in Great Bend, Kansas. The type of leak and where the leak occurred can drastically affect how much needs to be fixed and how long it will take. This is priority number one.
Step 2: Mold Inspection
If you have found mold, there are signs of mold in your home, or you suspect there is a mold issue in your home in Great Bend, Kansas, because of health issues, a mold inspection would be the next step. A mold inspection will help to assess the extent of mold growth. There are some mold home tests that exist, but the best inspection would be done by a trained mold inspector. They know what to look for and can help with any questions you may have while the inspection is being conducted. A mold inspection would also most likely come with recommendations and a quote for the mold remediation work to be done.
Step 3: Mold Remediation
The legal definition for mold remediation is “the removal, cleaning, sanitizing, demolition, or other treatment, including preventive activities, of mold or mold-contaminated matter that was not purposely grown at that location.” To complete the process of dealing with mold growth from a leak of any size, mold remediation is necessary in Great Bend, Kansas.
There may be circumstances where the mold growth could be manageable without hiring a mold remediation company. If mold remediation is something that you decide to do on your own, it is very important that you follow guidelines set out by the EPA, FEMA, and CDC in order to protect yourself and others while cleaning any mold, as well as your home. Overall the recommendation from those three government agencies is to hire a mold remediation specialist if at all possible.
A mold remediation company will have access to the tools, equipment, and up-to-date knowledge about mold and how best to make sure the mold issue becomes something of the past, therefore returning your home to its original and safe state.
If you’ve experienced a leak, large or small, and are now experiencing mold or health issues from mold, FreshCo Cleaning and Restoration can help. We can make an appointment that best fits your schedule to conduct a mold inspection. In that mold inspection, you will receive a report with the results of the inspection, with recommendations, and a quote if applicable. We are here to help!
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