How To Prevent Mold Growth

4/7/2022 (Permalink)

How To Keep Your Commercial Building Mold-Free

Black mold is one of the more notorious varieties of mold growth, but all types can be problematic for your Stone Oak, TX, business. Knowing the most common locations for mold growth as well as a few preventive measures can help you keep your commercial building mold-free and ready for business.

Mold Growth Locations

Mold needs warmth, water and a food source to grow. Anywhere with these three elements can foster mold growth. Unfortunately, most indoor locations are sufficiently warm and have a variety of food sources available. The following are some common places black mold and other varieties of fungus may grow in a commercial building:

• Bathrooms
  
• Live plants
  
• Paperwork
  
• Air ducts
  
  

Perform routine inspections for signs of mold growth to catch problems early. Large, uncontrolled areas of mold growth are likely to require a professional restoration service.

Preventive Measures

Keeping your commercial building dry is a sure-fire way to prevent a mold infestation. Without moisture, the spores will not be able to grow. Keep the indoor humidity below 50%, and clean up spills and leaks as quickly as possible. It may be necessary to run a dehumidifier in humid areas.
Routine maintenance of the HVAC system also decreases the likelihood of a mold infestation. Clean ducts have less dust for mold to eat and are less likely to spread mold spores throughout the building.
Installing an air purifier with a HEPA filter is another way to decrease the number of spores circulating through the air. High-quality filtration systems are able to capture many of the spores before they have a chance to colonize.
Decreasing the number of mold spores and minimizing the food and moisture available will hinder the growth of black mold and other fungal nuisances. While it may be impossible to prevent all mold growth, routine inspections can help you spot new growth before it becomes a major problem.