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Is Mold in an Apartment An Emergency?

Mold is a very common occurrence, especially in wet and damp conditions. However, it can be extremely dangerous and can cause severe health problems. The consequences of mold growth on your home or apartment are twofold: first, it can make you sick; second, the mold may destroy your property if not properly treated.

Types of dangerous mold

There are several types of mold that are considered particularly dangerous, including;

  • Black mold or Stachybotrys chartarum
  • Penicillium
  • Cladosporium
  • Aspergillus

If you detect or suspect mold in your apartment, call a certified mold inspector at Tulip Carpet Cleaning Frisco for testing and immediate removal.

Can mold in an apartment make you sick?

The simple answer is yes. Mold can make you sick with symptoms ranging from sneezing, and coughing to difficulty in breathing. Being exposed to mold for a long time can lead to deadly illness, especially for people with preexisting medical conditions.

Is it an emergency if mold is found in an apartment?

While ideally finding mold is not an emergency, the earlier you have it removed, the better for everyone involved. Exposure to mold can cause severe health issues, especially for people with respiratory conditions like asthma.

How to know if there's mold in your apartment

The best way to know if there is mold in your apartment is to have our certified mold experts test for mold. With testing, you will be able to tell the kind of mold you are dealing with, which then makes it easier to deal with it permanently.

How to find mold in an apartment

You can easily find mold in the walls and on surfaces, especially after a water leak or other water damage. However, there are certain areas like ventilation ducts, and other hard-to-see, hard-to-reach places. For these places, it's wise to call our mold inspector in Frisco, TX who will run thorough testing methods to detect mold in your apartment.

What to do if you find mold in your apartment

If you find mold in your apartment, inform your landlord immediately. Mold spreads quickly so the faster you get professional mold remediation experts on the case, the easier and cheaper it will be. You will also avoid having to call emergency mold removal experts who are needed when the level of mold toxicity is very high.

Popular questions and answers

How do you detect mold in an apartment?

The easiest way you can detect mold in your apartment is by checking for discoloration of the walls and other surfaces. But since mold can grow in hard-to-reach places, it's best to call in mold experts who will run a series of tests.

How do I get rid of mold in my apartment?

Though there are several homemade solutions to removing mold from your home, the best long-lasting solution is to call a professional mold remediation company. Not only will they detect the mold but will also remove the mold and make sure it won't come back.

Is mold remediation the same as mold removal?

As the name suggests, mold removal is the act of removing mold from surfaces while mold remediation goes as far as removing mold-contaminated materials.

How can I prevent mold in my apartment?

Mold thrives in wet, damp places, so the best way to prevent mold in your apartment is by keeping the surfaces dry. Repair any water damage as quickly as possible.

How does mold affect your health?

Exposure to mold can cause a long range of health issues including but not limited to; coughing, itching, sneezing, watery eyes, wheezing, difficulty breathing, headaches, runny nose, and fatigue.

Conclusion

At Tulip Carpet Cleaning Frisco, we pride ourselves on being the best mold remediation and removal service in the industry. Whether you need emergency mold removal or you simply want to test to discover whether there is hidden mold, we will help you. After the test results, we will formulate a plan for effective mold removal.

If the surfaces are badly affected, we do mold remediation which involves removing any materials that can't be cleaned, and treating cleaned areas with anti-microbials to prevent mold's return. After this, we do a final clean-up to ensure the mold does not grow back. Mold remediation should be handled by certified mold experts, who are well-equipped with modern equipment to make sure every inch of your apartment is clean. Contact Tulip Carpet Cleaning Frisco for the best mold removal and mold remediation services.

 

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