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In order for mold to grow, moisture needs to be present. While we might suspect mold to grow in moist, dark basements, other areas of the home might not be as suspecting. Keep reading to learn about the most common places for mold to form in your home. Be sure you know what to look for to prevent your family from experiencing mold related health issues. 1. Basements, Cellars & Crawl Spaces.  Probably the most common of places to find mold is in the basement, cellar or crawl space. When a building floods, the lowest level gets the brunt of the water damage. In addition, basements are typically cold and dark, presenting the opportunity for mold to thrive is moisture gets down there. There's typically not great air circulation in a basement, making it difficult to dry out. 2. In Bathrooms & Kitchens.  Think about the areas of your home where water (and moisture) is most prevalent. The bathroom and the kitchen probably come to mind. Between the sink, shower and...

So you've found mold in your home. What do you do now? Rather than jumping on the internet to find some fast DIY mold removal options, consider hiring a professional mold removal company in Southwest Florida . Keep reading to find out why. 1. To Find the Source of the Mold.  While a little DIY mold cleaning could get rid of any visible mold in your home, it could easily come back if you don't find the source. Mold is known for hiding in walls and other places that aren't visible without some searching. You may spend days or even weeks cleaning mold off your walls, but one missed colony can cause all that hard work to go to waste. Experienced mold professionals know where to look for mold, how to detect it and what to do when they find it.  2. To Use the Proper Equipment.  A professional mold company in Cape Coral will already have all the necessary equipment to test for mold, remove the mold and prevent mold from reappearing. They use state-of-the-art e...

Mold needs moisture to grow and thrive. Prevent excess moisture in your home and you can prevent the development of mold. In today's blog we discuss ways to prevent the formation of an environment prone to mold growth. Catalyst Mold  is here to not only help you with mold removal and mold remediation in the Cape Coral area , but to educate on how you can prevent mold in your home. 1. Make Sure Your Home is Properly Ventilated.  If your home is not properly ventilated, simple home activities can lead to the development of mold in your home. Moisture can be created when cooking dinner, taking a shower or doing a load of laundry. You want to make sure that those areas of your home have the ventilation required to remove that moisture from your home. Make sure that appliances such as your clothes dryer and stove are vented to the exterior of your home, not the attic. In addition, consider opening a window or running an exhaust fan when you are cooking or showering. Mold req...

Mold in a building can lead to a variety of issues from the health of the people exposed to the structural integrity of the building itself. When mold is found, it's crucial to get it removed, by a professional mold remediation company in Florida , as soon as possible. Here are a few reasons why it's important to have mold removed from your home, office or other building. 1. To Protect Your Health. The most important reason that you'll want to have mold removed from your home as soon as it's detected is because it can cause health problems for you, your family, your pets, your employees, your coworkers, etc. Mold can cause respiratory problems, coughing, headaches and more. If you're allergic to mold, the symptoms associated with mold exposure can be even worse. Even just a small amount of mold can lead to health problems. To learn more about the health risks of mold exposure, check out our previous blog, " Health Hazards of Mold in Your Home ." 2....