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What do you do if you find black mold in your house?

Chances are, if you find black mold in your home, you're going to be pretty scared. The most important thing that you need to know if to stay calm and get professional mold help in right away to address the problem before it gets any worse. Do not try to remove mold yourself - leave this job to the mold remediation specialists. Improperly handling the mold can make you sick and allow spores to get airborne, which can make your family members sick as well and allow it to spread.

About Black Mold

Black mold is a particularly dangerous type of mold spore that's greenish or black in color. It tends to be sort of slippery and mushy to the touch and should not be removed without professional help from local mold remediation specialists. Black mold can make people with compromised respiratory systems very sick (and even result in death in extreme cases). Unlike other types of spores, black mold grows more slowly, but that doesn't mean it can be ignored. If you discover black mold in your home, get help right away to keep it from spreading.

What Caused the Black Mold?

Mold growth is most often caused by home water damage from faulty pipes or natural disaster, however it can also be caused by excessive humidity. Preventing mold growth from the onset is a more effective strategy than removing mold later on, which is why you should consult these helpful resources if your home has experienced water damage:
What Kind of Damage Can a Leaking Pipe Cause?
Fixing Home Water Damage Before Mold Growth Occurs
Tips for Fighting Mold Growth

Where do you find Black Mold?

Black mold can be found in most places across the country, which means that no matter where you live, your home is susceptible to mold growth after water damage. Black mold can also occur just about anywhere in your home from your attic to your basement. If you smell a damp earthy smell or spot a slimy black substance. It is likely that you have black mold growth in your home. Some areas that are particularly at risk are areas near pipes, sump pumps and faucets.

Getting Rid of Black Mold

Depending on how extensive the mold damage is, it can be costly to have it removed; however, mold damage can spread quickly and create much more costly damage down the road. This is why it's so important to have mold removed right away by certified professionals. In fact, because mold is often caused by unaddressed water damage, mold growth can play a part in roof collapse in attics and structural damage on load bearing walls and along foundations. 

For more information on black mold remediation, check out our article "How Much Does it Cost to Remove Black Mold?"

If you spot black mold in your home, call USA Water & Fire Restoration at 1 (800) 501-3046 today! Our mold remediation specialists will handle and remove the black mold safely so that it doesn't come back!

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