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What Can I Do If I Find Mold Growing in My Home in San Ysidro?

4/11/2023 (Permalink)

Mold covers the ceiling of a home. We are leaders in mold removal services in San Diego.

Our local Otay Mesa/SanYsidro team is trained and certified in applied microbial remediation by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC), the nonprofit certifying body for the cleaning and restoration industries. When you discover a mold outbreak in your home, there are some things you should and should not do while waiting for professional help to arrive. Here are some helpful tips from our website for things you can do and things to not do:

Important Facts

  • Significant mold growth can occur in 48 to 72 hours
  • A strong, musty odor may indicate hidden mold behind drywall or under carpeting

What to Do

  • Stay out of affected areas
  • Turn off the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system and fans
  • Contact our Otay Mesa/SanYsidro offices for mold remediation services

What Not to Do

  • Don’t touch or disturb the mold
  • Don’t blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth
  • Don’t attempt to dry the area yourself
  • Don’t spray bleach or other disinfectants on the mold

Call Us Today!

When you locate a mold infestation in your San Ysidro home or commercial business, our team of professionals in Otay Mesa/San Ysidro will restore the mold damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 619-439-2407.

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