Dakota Dunes Flood Assistance

Dakota Dunes – Mold Fogging For Mildew Protection

Molds are fungal growths that can occur on almost every surface where moisture is present.  Such fungal growths spread fast – especially in moist surfaces. Fungal growth can cause irreparable damages to the furniture of your home. Spores suspended in the air can also cause various health hazards too – like respiratory problems, allergies, and discomforts. Therefore, to save your furniture and other assets from decorating and to maintain healthy interiors for your family members, you should immediately opt for mold protection. Mold fogging is an excellent initial step to protect your assets. Why? Because Mold and Anti-microbial fogging will inhibit the growth of mold spores and mildew from growing in your home. This is an environmentally safe solution, commonly used in hospitals and nursing homes.

With many flooded basements and other moisture present currently in Dakota Dunes SD, it is important to take the initial step of mold fogging  to protect your home from mold and mildew. When you have moisture present in your home, especially for a prolonged period of time, the danger of mold spors is high. If you potentially have mold in a large area and your goal is to provide initial protection  to your belongings, mold fogging is often the most effective approach because it atomizes your fungicide so that tiny particles are misted throughout the room and the air. Mold fogging is not a method of surface cleaning; it's a way to KILL fungi, including its roots and spores (the microscopic seeds that float through the air, which is how fungi reproduces and spreads).

The process of stopping fungal growth is an important first step. If you cannot start the fogging process early in the flood event, considering hiring a mold fogging service to start the protection process of your home and belongings. Call 605-422-2113 for a free home inspection and mold fogging quote. Ask about our special on a weekly mold fogging service during the period of the current Dakota Dunes 2011 flood.

What is Mold Fogging?

Mold Fogging is a way to atomize products registered with the EPA for mold and mildew prevention. Mold Fogging allows approved mold and mildew removal products to be delivered to every part of the targeted area in an extremely effective manner. Attics, crawl spaces, large rooms or areas, and new construction are ideal for fogging. Mold fogging can reach distances of 30 feet, and cover every inch of the space being fogged. It is important to only use only EPA-registered chemicals approved for fogging. Never use bleach as a mold fogging agent.mold fogging

Assessment of the need for mold fogging

Molds parasitic and omnipresent nature means that it will simply continue to grow given the right circumstances. The right circumstances are simply moisture and the presence of organic material. As mold is growing, it will continue to eat through any wood, cloth  or similar material that it is found present. In addition mold is a danger to yourself and your family, as certain types of mold produce toxic spores that when inhaled can cause health problems.

Here are some signs that you are a family member may be experiencing the adverse affects of toxic molds presence;

  • sinus congestion
  • nausea
  • sneezing
  • runny nose
  • coughing
  • skin rashes
  • fatigue
  • flu-like symptoms
  • headaches
  • restlessness
  • dizziness
  • irritation of the eyes, nose or throat

If the area that is affected is rather small, mold remediation can likely be performed on a do it yourself basis. It is possible to purchase products at the store that specialize in removing mold and mildew. You can head to your local home improvement store to find such disinfecting products. You should know that bleach on its own will not do much to remove your moisture problems. Be sure to get treatment products that are meant specifically for mold and mildew and other damaging fungus. If the treatment area is small, you may want to attempt mold fogging with a rented fogger or other options before you seek the help of professionals.

Another important step for mold remediation is to find out the source of the problem. Water is the cause of the issue, so you need to find out where it is coming from before you can fix the problem completely. Perhaps you had a leak or flood years ago that caused the problem, and the water is already dried up and gone so you do not need to do anything. However, if you find standing water, you should look around to find a recent leak so that you can get to the root of the issue. This does nor really apply to Dakota Dunes flood victims because they well know the source of the water problems. The mighty MO!

Most home owners believe that if you don't see mold then you don't have mold, but the unfortunate truth is that mold spores are invisible to the human eye and mold can go almost completely unnoticed for quite a period of time. This makes it all the more dangerous, If you are worried after finding green or black matter in your house over time, it may be time to find a solution to the problem. While you should not panic, you should work fast to take care of it. The first step is to find a Mold Fogging service. Call 605-422-2113 for a free home inspection and quote. Provide the initial mold and mildew protection that your house needs with a mold fogging service.