A Few Facts About Black Mold

8/20/2020 (Permalink)

Black mold usually refers to the strain known by its scientific name as Strachybotrys chartarum

The world is full of mold. Microscopic spores exist just about everywhere and no doubt inhabit your commercial building in Commerce City, CO, in small numbers. By some estimates, more than 100,000 types of mold are present on Earth. Many of them are not harmful. Some types of mold, though, cause property damage and even health effects. Black mold has a sinister reputation and is not something you would welcome on your property, especially if it is growing rapidly. In this situation, your best move is to contact a mold restoration company for a professional cleanup. In a matter of days, an experienced company can handle a mold outbreak and make your facility look "Like it never even happened."

Mold Facts

Black mold usually refers to the strain known by its scientific name as Strachybotrys chartarum. It has the following characteristics:

• It has a dark greenish or black appearance
• It thrives in damp conditions
• It grows on a variety of surfaces
• It is commonly found in bathrooms, attics and basements
• It can be controlled with professional means
• It has the ability to spread rapidly
  

Many types of mold cause damage by growing into materials, making the growth hard to remove. Mold typically penetrates deeper into porous surfaces than does mildew.

Mold Remediation
Mold cleanup involves specialized techniques and equipment. Trained and certified technicians can test for the presence of mold and develop a plan to wipe out mold colonies. In most cases, it is not especially important whether it is black mold or some other strain of fungus. The process is the same for all forms of destructive mold. Powerful and safe cleaning agents are used to clean the surfaces where mold has taken root. These disinfectants make it less likely that mold will return. Workers will also make sure any problems with excess moisture will be addressed. The goal is to return your building to its original state as quickly as possible.