When water damage can turn to mold

11/2/2020 (Permalink)

Many times, a home can be exposed to some kind of water damage, big or small, that is not handled by professionals or dried out correctly. In these instances, mildew and mold can grow extremely fast creating secondary issues for the home. Mold and mildew can actually begin growing 24 to 48 hours after contact with water. It is hard to see this because it happens inside your walls. It is very important to make sure any water damage issues are handled correctly to prevent the possible growth of mold. SERVPRO is always here, ready to help with any water damage issues however big or small, because it is better to handle these accidents properly the first time to prevent the possibility of mold.

https://www.fema.gov/pdf/rebuild/recover/fema_mold_brochure_english.pdf