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You want your workplace to be a clean, comfortable, and healthy environment for your employees. However, mold growth gets in the way of these goals and can cause serious health issues and property damage. In order to enlist the help of a mold remediation specialist to deal with the issue, you’ll first need to know the signs of mold. 

How to Tell If You Have Mold in Your Office

1. Constant Sneezing & Coughing

Mold needs a damp, dark environment to thrive, so it can often be found in HVAC equipment and in walls with leaking plumbing fixtures. For people with allergies, mold in the workplace is extremely problematic. Aspergillus, which is a type of mold commonly found indoors, is highly allergenic and associated with symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, coughing, wheezing, itchiness, and shortness of breath.

2. Strange Carpet Texture

mold remediationUnaddressed leaks in the office can also impact carpeting. Because there are so many types of mold that can impact your workplace, the appearance of mold on carpeting can vary a lot.

Mold sometimes looks fuzzy, or it can take on a smooth appearance. Mold can be blue, yellow, green, white, or black, depending on what type it is. Black mold has serious health effects, so immediate action should be taken if you suspect it in your office.

3. Refrigerator Odor

Appliances like refrigerators can also harbor mold growth. In this case, the problem can be identified by a strong, musty smell when you open the fridge or are in close proximity to it. When ice trays or water dispensers leak and water accumulates underneath the refrigerator, the spot becomes a prime location for mold growth.

 

If you suspect mold is growing in your workplace, schedule professional mold remediation by contacting SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach. They start by performing a thorough assessment of your office, which ensures all areas of mold growth are identified. From there, they’ll use the right tools and techniques to contain and remove mold from your place of work. They’re also available for emergency assistance. Call (904) 429-4457 to schedule mold remediation for your Saint Augustine, FL, business. Learn more about their process online

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