Preventing Mold

• Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce.
• Mold spores DRIFT through the indoor and outdoor air continually.
• When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive.
• There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods.
• When excessive moisture or water accumulates indoors, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or un-addressed.
• There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.

Basic Mold Cleanup

The key to mold control is moisture control.

• It is important to dry water damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.
• IF YOU SEE MOLD, DON'T TOUCH IT! THERE'S NO WAY TO TELL WHAT TYPE OF MOLD IT IS.
• Fix leaky plumbing or other sources of water.
• If you have a normal household mold, Nico's Carpet Care will suggest METHODS YOU MAY USE TO CLEAN UP THE MOLD
• For a more severe mold problem, Nico's Carpet Care can provide a Certified Industrial Hygienist to write up a clear, concise remediation plan to ensure your licensed contractors clean up your mold problem properly.
• Following clean up, Nico's Carpet Care IS AVAILABLE TO retest your property to confirm all the mold is gone, assuring you a "HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT."