A Flood Damaged My Home. What to Do With All Those Dinged Stuff?

First, let's go over a quick review of mold. All molds are fungi, just like mushrooms and athlete's foot, for example. The mold that is toxic to people is uncommon in the fungus world, meaning most kinds you find in your house or business aren't dangerous. However, some are dangerous, so any mold in your home or business must be cleaned up and completely removed.

Government experts recommend that you call a mold damage restoration repair Winter Haven, FL company for assistance if the mold you discover takes up more than 36 square inches. This is because if you see mold, there is probably more behind walls, in attics and elsewhere.

Check credentials before you hire a mold damage cleanup service. The State Office of Consumer Protection is a good place to begin, and you can check for affiliations such as as the Contractor Connection, Restoration Industry Association and the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration.

Mold damage that is allowed to grow releases spores, which act like seeds and can harm your possessions rapidly. If you don't, mold damage will keep eating on your structure and can destroy your things.