It does not take a lot of water to allow mold to grow. The worst thing about mold is not the initial onset, but the ease in which it grows once it is present. A wet carpet can promote growth of mold underneath. Areas that got wet along the bottom where the carpet meets the wall could spread within the framing and throughout the interior. A large spot of water could potentially lead to a structural calamity. So, in the days following a storm and potential water damage in the home, review the area for mold. The mold will not appear right away, of course. Clean the area properly with towels. Keep it as dry as possible, and keep an eye on the area for the following weeks.
Treating Mild Mold Growth
Mold is sometimes difficult to detect, but once found there are some options in Mold Removal in Wichita. Homeowners can reach out to Advance Catastrophe Technologies Inc. if the mold damage is extensive and obvious. This would be in the case of mold that exceeds a ten foot area. If the mold is multi-colored and difficult to remove with a mixture of bleach and water, a professional should also be reached. Do not under any circumstance use ammonia alongside bleach. It is a poisonous mixture that may kill the mold, but not without sickening the entire family first.
Mold After a Storm Almost Always Requires a Professional
The nasty aspect of water damage after a storm is that the water came from outside and entered inside. This means that at some point the structure of the home was penetrated. It could be a roof leak or a leak within the walls. It could be coming through a window as well. No matter the method of entry, it brings forward natural questions with mold growth between the outside and inside that could be occurring out of sight.
The first step is to isolate where the water is coming in from. If water is present in the home only after a storm, it strongly indicates a leak. If it has been happening for awhile, there is almost certainly growth needing Mold Removal in Wichita.
