ServPro - Mold Damage

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	Excessive amounts of mold and certain types of mold may present health concerns. Water damages can cause mold growth in your home or business, therefore it is important to have your water damages cleaned promptly and professionally. Signs of the presence of excessive mold include: * The presence of visible mold. * Strong, musty odors. * Any evidence of past moisture problems that might have caused undetected mold growth. * Excessive humidity. Below is a list of helpful tips about what you should do and what you should not do in case of discovery of mold indoors. More information is available on the EPA website.

	What to do after finding Mold		What NOT to do after finding Mold

	Turn off circuit breakers powering wet or flooded areas Immediately call a certified, experienced professional restoration company Open windows in affected areas Wear rubber gloves, protective clothing and a mask if you must handle materials or contents within areas where mold is present Remove all soft materials (e.g. towels, clothing) and immediately wash and store elsewhere If affected area is extensive, consider temporarily moving out (check your insurance policy for emergency housing provisions)		Enter any area with standing water Touch or handle affected materials Sleep in any rooms where mold is present or nearby Vacuum anything Turn on air-conditioning or heating as it can spread contamination