Two Ways To Prevent Mold’s Pungent Presence in Your Commercial Building

7/16/2018 (Permalink)

Commercial Mold Damage

Believe it or not, mold can appear in even the cleanest commercial buildings in Brooklyn, NY. The fungus spores are spread by air currents and can easily move inside through open doors or windows. Once indoors, the spore waits for a small amount of moisture to awaken its growth potential. So, when a pipe breaks and causes water damage, or the humidity gets high, a mold colony can suddenly appear. As the fungus matures, it often produces a pungent yeasty smell to announce its presence. To prevent mold from growing in your commercial building, find the smell and fight back.

Mold Loves Dampness and Darkness

Mold can build a colony in as little as 48 hours if the area is dark and damp. Wet rags and mops hidden in a maintenance closet can be perfect breeding grounds for spores to take seed. Stacks of papers in storage rooms or basements can also develop mold colonies that produce a musty smell when the hot, humid summer days begin. Try these three tactics to prevent mold growth on wet items:

• Dry the fabrics out before storing.
• Store paper in a climate-controlled room.
• Regularly inspect storage areas for potential mold.

Mold Loves To Hide

If your building has experienced water damage from a broken pipe or an overflowing toilet, mold may be lurking inside walls or under cabinets. If tenants or clients begin complaining about a powerful, unpleasant odor in the restroom a week or two after the flood, you probably have a hidden fungus colony. Consider calling a professional mold removal team to assess the situation and remove the mold by cleaning and sanitizing the area.

Mold Can Be Stopped

Water damage and dark rooms can offer a perfect environment for mold growth. However, once you or your maintenance people learn to recognize the earthy, musty smell that proceeds mold growth, mold prevention can become almost second nature.

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