Mold is in My Boardman Home's Basement, What Should I Do?

7/14/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Mahoning and North Columbiana Counties is here with a plan of action for when you see mold in your Youngstown basement.

Mold can sometimes be all too common for Ohio basements. An extended stay by moisture in your Boardman home can result in mold spreading. Mold spreads quickly, in as little as 48-72  hours. We can see wet basements from heavy rainfall (which we get plenty of this time of year), drain backups, and more. SERVPRO of Mahoning and North Columbiana Counties is here with a plan of action for when you see mold in your Youngstown basement.

Step 1: Call SERVPRO of Mahoning and North Columbiana Counties

When mold comes into the equation, you should not attempt to deal with your flooded basement alone. Mold can be harmful to you and your health. Mold can produce harmful allergens and irritants, you will need a professional that has training, experience, and equipment to properly resolve the mold infestation.

Step 2: Before Help Arrives

SERVPRO of Mahoning and North Columbiana Counties responds faster to any size disaster so you won’t be waiting long! However, refer to these Mold Damage Tips before we get there:

• Stay out of affected areas.
• Turn off the HVAC system and fans.

There is not much you can do, and that is okay! SERVPRO of Mahoning and North Columbiana Counties training, experience, and equipment will get your basement restored fast.

Step 3: What NOT To Do

More important than what you can do, here are some things to avoid doing when you see mold in your Salem basement. Follow these tips to stay safe when there is mold in your Salem home:

• Don’t touch or disturb the mold.
• Don’t blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth.
• Don’t attempt to dry the area yourself.
• Don’t spray bleach or other disinfectants on the mold.

Follow these steps to stay safe and allow SERVPRO of Mahoning and North Columbiana Counties to properly remediate mold in your Salem basement. We are experts on mold remediation! If you see mold in your Columbiana County home, call us today at (330) 536-7477 or visit our Website. We are Here to Help!