{"id":233,"date":"2015-08-10T07:21:38","date_gmt":"2015-08-10T11:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/?p=233"},"modified":"2015-08-10T07:22:33","modified_gmt":"2015-08-10T11:22:33","slug":"keeping-mold-away-after-water-damage-cleanup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/10\/keeping-mold-away-after-water-damage-cleanup\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Mold Away After Water Damage Cleanup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Water is the lifeblood of mold, providing the elements that\u00a0sustain\u00a0its life and growth. It&#8217;s no surprise, then, that if your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">home has been flooded<\/a>, it becomes a hotspot for a potential mold infestation.<\/p>\n<p>If your home suffers\u00a0water damage, cleanup should be done with an eye toward possible mold danger signs. Experts recommend these tips for successful <a href=\"http:\/\/www.katv.com\/story\/29281842\/making-sure-the-mold-doesnt-grow-after-the-flood\" target=\"_blank\">preventive mold treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flood waters can contain any number of chemicals, pollutants and other bacteria-ridden substances. Be firm about discarding anything that has been touched by the water, no matter how minimal the contact.<\/li>\n<li>Discard objects with a porous surface like wood that can retain moisture even when it appears\u00a0dry. This includes wood paneling, carpeting and pads, and upholstered furniture.<\/li>\n<li>Clean all remaining items with an anti-microbial solution that will inhibit mold growth. Bleach throws up a roadblock and slows the process, but it&#8217;s not strong enough to kill mold.<\/li>\n<li>During clean-up, mold spores can be transmitted through the air. In addition, an infestation may already be developing in a hidden area. Be sure to wear a protective mask to avoid inhaling the spores.<\/li>\n<li>Take measures to create air movement and remove moisture from the area, such as installing a dehumidifier. Even after the flood damage has been cleared, dampness creates an atmosphere conducive to mold development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Has your home recently sustained flood damage? Don&#8217;t take a chance with you and your family&#8217;s well-being. Allow our professional technicians to give you peace of mind with our safe and effective <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/mold-treatment-remediation.php\" target=\"_blank\">mold treatment<\/a>. Contact us today to schedule a free mold inspection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Water is the lifeblood of mold, providing the elements that\u00a0sustain\u00a0its life and growth. It&#8217;s no surprise, then, that if your home has been flooded, it becomes a hotspot for a potential mold infestation. If your home suffers\u00a0water damage, cleanup should be done with an eye toward possible mold danger signs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23,4,1],"tags":[83,50],"class_list":["post-233","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-mold-identification","category-mold-treatment","category-news","tag-mold-treatment","tag-water-damage"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=233"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":235,"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233\/revisions\/235"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=233"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=233"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}