Mold Control

3/29/2017 (Permalink)

Exposure to mold in school settings where not only children will be vulnerable to the possible health effects, but educators as well is a very common issue nowadays. To ensure that your school and children will be safe, SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County can be your first line of defense to mitigate and make the problem, “Like it never even happened.”

Before any course of action can be done, there are few things to first understand about mold.

First, mold(s) can be found almost anywhere in the environments, both externally and internally. Any substance is susceptible to the growth of mold through both the combination of moisture and oxygen. It is also important to note that it is seemingly impossible to get rid of ALL mold and mold spores in an indoor environment. These spores can begin growth in as little as two days after settling in a dark, damp area inside of a school building.

Since these spores are so microscopic and cannot be seen without some sort of magnification, it is essential that you pay attention to all of the warning signs that mold is growing inside of your building.

One of the most common ways to spot mold is simply by the green-black appearance in an area that seems to just keep getting bigger and bigger. Secondly, there will usually be a damp, musky smell that may make breathing and sitting in the classroom intolerable.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “some moisture problems in buildings have been linked to changes in building construction practices during the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Some of these changes have resulted in buildings that are tightly sealed but may lack adequate ventilation, potentially leading to moisture buildup.”

Here at SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County, we understand that many of the school buildings that exist today are a few decades old and may have some of these ventilation deficiencies. If you suspect mold may growing in one of your districts school’s, please do not hesitate to contact us at (508) 234-3399 or visit our website.