Mold Can Grow After a Flood

6/21/2019 (Permalink)

Mold Growth

Cleaning up after a flood or any type of water damage can pose many challenges, be aware that your home is at risk of becoming a food source for mold and bacteria which can grow quickly in damp environments. Wet materials can be a food source for mold.

Spills, pet urine, small leaks, a moist inside atmosphere, poor ventilation, and small water damages can cause mold growth. Small amounts of mold can grow anytime there is a spill or small leak. It may be a week or two before it grows to the extent that is visible to the naked eye.

Consult your local mold remediation professionals before trying to take care of a mold issue yourself. Many conventional cleaning methods can cause mold to spread. If you have the water extracted and the moisture properly dried out by professional remediators in the first 24 to 48 hours after a flood you may likely be ok. It takes mold 24 to 48 hours to start to grow under ideal conditions.