Is it Allergies or is it Mold?

6/15/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Rancho Santa Margarita/Coto De Caza/Trabucco Canyon, CA recongnizes that residents who are allergic to pollen can take a breath in the winter, when there isn't enough of the allergen going around. 

If pollen is the major culprit of allergies in spring, what could be triggering the condition in winter? Experts point to three main sources: dust mites, animal hairs, and mold.

Mold, in particular, can be a major concern in Rancho Santa Margarita/Coto De Caza/Trabucco Canyon during winter when precipitation is at its highest. Mold needs water and air to survive and thrive, and the dampness that winter rains bring certainly provides this.

Moreover, it is not only the elements that can leave moisture around a home. Domestic disasters, such as basement flooding and burst pipes, can leave behind enough wetness to promote mold proliferation. With this in mind, residents should immediately call SERVPRO of Rancho Santa Margarita/Coto De Caza/Trabucco Canyon, water damage restoration experts when these wet domestic crises take place.

Water can seep into cracks and crevices, and linger long enough to give mold spores the breeding ground they need to grow. The professionals use high-power equipment and proper knowledge to thoroughly dry affected areas and thus prevent mold from thriving.

If mold has started to spread, homeowners and business owners can also rely on our team of experts to save their properties from total loss. Technicians from companies like SERVPRO of Rancho Santa Margarita/Coto De Caza/Trabucco Canyon, will conduct tests to determine where and to what extent the infestation has taken place, and perform the necessary remediation and decontamination procedures.

Residents who are unsure if mold has already taken root in their homes should watch out for signs of allergy. It could be coming from undetected mold growth, which should be removed before it causes a bigger disaster and winter illnesses.

Call SERVPRO of Rancho Santa Margarita/Coto De Caza/Trabucco Canyon at (949) 472-0992

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