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The Dangers of Mold

Anywhere that there's enough moisture present, mold can grow. Mold only needs a small amount of time in order to develop. It only requires 24 – 48 hours of moisture to grow.
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Health Risks: Exposure to damp and moldy environments may cause a variety of health effects, or none at all. Some people are sensitive to molds. For these people, molds can cause nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing or wheezing, eye irritation, or, in some cases, skin irritation.

If there are children in the home or elderly residents, mold will have a harsher affect on their bodies creating severe health issues. 

Mold can be a serious issue and needs to be treated by professionals who know how to eliminate the mold in the home and prevent future growth. 

Mold is a common concern when it comes to water damage. Black mold loves dark, wet areas and can form in a matter of days. Quick Dry Restoration offers homes and businesses in the Southern California area, black mold remediation that safely and effectively removes black mold and all other types of mold — and keeps it away.

As a part of our black mold remediation in Southern California, we will issue a thorough inspection, remove existing black mold and take preventive measures to avoid future occurrences. Black mold can be a major health risk, and it’s important to address it right away.

The above does not describe all potential health effects related to mold exposure. For more detailed information consult a health professional, your state or local health department.

Mold Prevention Tips

  • Keep humidity levels as low as you can—no higher than 50%–all day long. An air conditioner or dehumidifier will help you keep humidity levels low. Humidity levels can change over the course of a day with changes in the moisture in the air and temperature, so you should check humidity levels more than once a day.

  • Be sure your home has enough ventilation. Use exhaust fans which vent outside your home in the kitchen and bathroom. Make sure your clothes dryer vents outside your home.

  • Fix any leaks in your home’s roof, walls, or plumbing so mold does not have moisture to grow.

  • Clean up and dry out your home quickly and thoroughly, 24-48hrs after flooding.

  • Add mold inhibitors to paints before painting.

  • Clean bathrooms with mold-killing products.

  • Remove or replace carpets and upholstery that have been soaked and cannot be dried promptly. Consider not using carpet in rooms or areas like bathrooms or basements that may have a lot of moisture.

Examples of Mold

Mold can grow in walls, floors, carpet and furniture. Most frequent type of mold is black. If you are curious if it is mold or growth, if you apply pressure it will smear like mascara. If there is any doubt, have Quick Dry come out to do a free inspection. 
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Mold growing under under sink

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Mold growing behind drywall 

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Mold growing behind baseboards

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Mold growing under cabinets

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Mold growing behind wallpaper

Our Mission

We understand at a personal level that the issues associated with water damage can be very stressful - business and home life is disrupted, there are financial concerns and families are often anxious during the process. Our mission is to do everything we can to get everything back to normal for our customers.
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