The Main Types of Mold Found in Commercial Properties in North Florida

9/1/2021 (Permalink)

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The Main Types of Mold Found in Homes

Did you know that health services have found more than 1,000 types of mold in homes throughout America? Contrary to what many people think, mold can pop up in both old and new homes.

It just takes a bit of moisture and some tiny spores for an infestation to begin. Once this happens, you may not notice a mold problem right away.

There are several different kinds of mold found in commercial buildings. You can learn more about these types here, along with what you should do to get rid of mold.

Alternaria

Let's begin with a common type of house mold, Alternaria. This mold can grow both inside and outside of your home and likes damp areas. So, keep an eye out for mold growth where water tends to pool or sit.

Check things like your drains, faucets, and showerheads. Also window sills in arge commercial windows.

Aspergillus

Along with Alternaria, you could also have Aspergillus. It is another common type of building mold. It may cause health effects.

So, even though Aspergillus does not rank high in terms of level of concern, you still want to remove it. It is never good to have mold in any building as it can grow everywhere. 

Aureobasidium 

Next, we have Aureobasidium, a mold commonly found in wooden objects. If you check around your furniture, you might find this mold growing there.

It also favors things like old walls and wallpaper. You can identify this mold easily because it takes on a pink, spotted look when it grows on surfaces. 

Chaetomium

Chaetomium is found in drywall. That is especially true if the drywall has water damage. It is a common mold that we have to remove often in Tallahassee businesses. 

Stachybotrys Chartarum

Stachybotrys Chartarum is the mold everyone knows. Its other name? Black mold. That is one of the most dangerous molds you can find and you should have it removed immediately. Please refer to our Mold Damage Tips to learn more about mold and what to do until help arrives. 

Mold Prevention

Once you discover mold in your house, call a mold remediation service. They will come out and inspect the area. Once they determine what type of mold you have in your home, they will move forward with containment and removal.

Once they rid your home of the problem, a service like SERVPRO will continue with a restoration process. If you want to prevent mold growth from the start, be sure to pay attention to areas of your house that may experience water damage. Inspect those areas, and take action before mold can grow into a bigger problem. 

SERVPRO of North Leon County Battles Different Types of Mold

As you can tell, there are several types of mold you need to watch. Black mold may be one of the most dangerous, but it isn't the only mold spore that can grow inside your home.

We hope this article helps you better understand how to pinpoint the signs of mold growth. If you notice something in your home, it may be time to hire a mold remediation service like SERVPRO.

We will employ a highly-trained team that will come out to remove the mold from your home. Please feel free to contact us the moment you notice an infestation. That way, we can keep it at bay and prevent it from coming back.