​The chances of mold growth is extremely high in wet or water damaged areas of a home or business. Water damage restoration companies are aware of the many root causes of mold growth and how to detect it. Mold will darken the corners of a bathroom, walls where piping is closed out in, and on balconies (porches, decks, patios as well). Mold is more than ugly, it is down right risky! Mold can easily build up in wet areas and it can be tough to mold.
 
Mold is very harmful to overall health and wellness. Poison.org says “Indoor mold may be unsightly and smelly, but the potential problems are more serious than that. By definition, actively-growing mold damages the material it lives on, thereby impairing structural integrity. In addition, mold is associated with some untoward health effects in humans, including allergies and infections. (Some health effects attributed to mold may in fact be caused by bacteria, dust mites, etc., found in mold-colonized environments. So-called "toxic mold" has been claimed as the cause of "toxic mold disease"; this syndrome remains undefined and "toxic mold" as a cause remains unproven. "Toxic mold" is also unproven as a cause of the various symptoms associated with "sick building syndrome.”
 
Different types of mold can be the main reason for respiratory diseases, allergic reactions, and many serious health problems. Water damage restoration specialists can remove mold with mold cleaning solutions, but sometimes the size of mold becomes too large, so cleaning alone won’t eliminate the mold. Specific steps need to be taken to properly remove the mold. Make sure the company you contact for help is an IICRC firm. Spotless Janitorial Services in Wichita Ks has been in the restoration and cleaning industry for over 25 years. They’re a great source for information and service.  

​Identifying Mold
 
Microscopic mold presents itself almost everywhere: bathrooms, indoor areas, and outdoor spaces. These microscopic particles can be impossible to see and remove with regular household cleaners. Small black spots that rise into wet places can be dirty debris, or could be mold.
 
For small issues, apply some bleach to identify the issue. If it disappears easily with bleach, then it is definitely mildew. If not, it’s mold. There are two types of black mold: dirt mold and mildew mold. You can identify both of them through bleach. If mold easily removes through bleach then it is mildew mold. If it will not remove through bleach then it will be dirt mold.
 
The worst types of mold are toxic so it is better get help from professionals. Spotless Janitorial Services has been performing mold removal in Wichita Ks and the surrounding areas for over 25 years. Water damage and mold removal experts can completely remove the mold that causes respiratory illness and allergies.  

Professional Services for Mold Removal  
 
Mold is not always in places where you can see it easily. If you know about flooding or extreme moisture, hire insured mold removal experts to clean your home. They will dry the wet areas with the proper industrial equipment, including elimination of hazards in the air.
 
Professional restoration companies can make sure your home or business is entirely free from leaks or other possible places of water entry.
 
Water Damage Restoration and Cleaning services usually include:
 

• Drywall and carpet tear-outs
• Basement Flood Cleanup
• Mold removal and restoration of your area structure
• Mold inspection
• Freshen and odor control
• Emergency and non-emergency situations

 
Some mold removal services also do dust removal and treatment, as well as do indoor and outdoor air quality testing. They use commercial air scrubbers to capture toxins, so you can then use air cleaners to sustain the air quality moving forward.
 
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