Keep Your Home Dry During Heavy Rains

Mold spores are naturally present in the air and can reside on a variety of indoor and outdoor surfaces. When conditions are favorable, such as heavy rain followed by high humidity, dormant mold spores can germinate and begin to grow.?

Over the past several weeks, New Jersey has been experiencing unusually wet weather so our team has put together a list of tips to protect your home or business.

When it comes to mold, remember that prevention is key. Especially in areas like New Jersey where humidity is high and heavy rainfall is becoming the norm.?

Regular maintenance, careful inspection, and timely resolution of water problems can go a long way in keeping your home safe from mold and related problems.

What If I Already Have Mold?

Painting over mold, or using ineffective home treatments can cause mold issues to multiply. This happens because once mold spores are disrupted, they can scatter into the air causing the mold to spread. Mold will also continue to grow until the source of moisture is remedied.

Costly demolition work is typically not necessary but it’s impossible to know the depth of your mold issues without a proper inspection.

Speaking with the experts at LEW Environmental Services is a great first step to eliminating mold in your home.?

Learn more about mold and our mold services by clicking here