How To Prevent Mold In Your House

11/14/2024 (Permalink)

If you see signs of mold in your home, reach out to SERVPRO of Lower East Side Manhatten

Mold can grow anywhere, especially in common places in your home such as a carpet, clothing, food, and even places you can’t see like the backside of drywall, leaking pipes, and above ceiling tiles. Mold can spread in as little as 48 hours in your home. Mold can be dangerous and costly to fix. From common house mold to extreme, potentially unhealthy mold, SERVPRO of Lower East Side Manhatten is here to help remediate mold damage in your home. If you suspect that your home has mold, we can inspect your property. If mold is found, we have the training, equipment, and expertise to remediate your mold problem. Below are tips to look out for to prevent mold in your home: 

Identify Problem Areas in Your Home

Certain places are more susceptible to mold growth than others. It is important to check areas of your home such as like basement, does your basement flood? Another common place for mold growth is your bathroom and kitchen. Or do you notice frequent condensation on windows? Is there a water stain on the ceiling from a persistent leak? Look out for these signs around your home. Spending the upfront money is worth it to prevent mold from growing in your home and have bigger costs down the road. 

Improve Ventilation

In your daily activities, you may not realize the amount of humidity they put into your home. Activities like cooking, showering, and washing clothes add humidity to the air. You can prevent mold growth by turning on a fan or opening a window in the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room. 

Address Standing Water

As we know water is the leading cause of mold. There are numerous ways water can rest in our homes and begin to grow mold. Here are some examples:

• Don’t let wet clothes sit in the washer when the load is finished. 
• Fix leaky pipes and drains immediately. 
• Replace carpets and rugs that have got wet and have not dried. 
• Mop the shower floor and walls after use. 

Choose Mold Resistant Products 

If you are remodeling or upgrading your home, consider using products that are resistant to mold. Using mold-resistant drywall or mold-resistant Sheetrock, and mold inhibitors for paints in your bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room is a great way to prevent the growth of mold in rooms that create a lot of moisture.

Reach Out To SERVPRO of Lower East Side Manhatten

If you find mold in your Lower East Side Manhatten home turn to SERVPRO for mold remediation. No matter the size of the mold issue, our team has the training, equipment, and expertise to remediate your mold infestation. We are available 24/7 for your convenience! Contact us at (917) 933-0782. We will inspect your home and take the proper steps to make sure the mold does not return. 

Who Is Responsible For Mold Cleaning In Your NYC Apartment Building

9/23/2024 (Permalink)

Mold growth on apartment building walls can be difficult to deal with

Mold growth is a fairly common issue for residential and commercial properties throughout New York City. Excess moisture in the air mixed with dark and warm areas of a property can lead to mold growth. A common question among renters in all five boroughs is whether it is their responsibility or their landlords to look into mold removal and remediation services. Here in New York City, your landlord is required to take some steps to eliminate visible mold as well as the root causes of mold (leaks, ventilation issues, etc). In this article, we will cover what to do if you have mold in your apartment. For mold remediation and removal services in Manhattan, you can rely on SERVPRO of the Lower East Side for our mold and water damage cleanup services.

What Responsibilities Does My NYC Landlord Have Regarding Mold?

First and foremost, check your lease. When you rent an apartment in NYC there are often multiple pages of your lease about your responsibilities and your landlord’s responsibilities regarding all types of damage and issues. These pages of your lease will often outline the specifics of how to report issues to your landlord. Another thing to understand is the different classes of mold.

• Class A Mold: Class A mold takes up less than 10 square feet.
• Class B Mold: Class B mold takes up more than 10 square feet but less than 30 square feet. This is considered hazardous and usually requires landlords to handle it quicker than Class A.
• Class C Mold: Class C is considered “immediately hazardous: and involves mold that spans more than 30 square feet of space. This requires immediate cleanup and remediation.

How Do I Report Mold In My Manhattan Apartment?

If you notice mold in your apartment unit or in a common shared area around your apartment building you should get in touch with your landlord, super, or other property manager. After reporting the problem you may need to schedule a meeting with your landlord and/or third parties where they can access your unit and provide an inspection. If your landlord or property manager fails to make repairs or is unresponsive you can call 311 and report a “housing maintenance issue”. A housing maintenance issue will lead to an inspection from the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (also known as the HPD), who will come to your property.

Mold Cleanup & Remediation Services in Manhattan

SERVPRO of the Lower East Side provides mold remediation services as well as services that can help prevent mold growth including emergency water damage cleanup. If you own or manage a property in Manhattan that has issues with excess moisture, mold growth, or water damage, do not hesitate to call our team for help.