Avoiding Mold After Basement Flooding

When flooding occurs in other parts of the house, the water trickles down to the basement and would remain there for days even after the rest of the house has dried up. Dangerous and very toxic mold like stachybotrys chartarum, also known as black mold would grow in areas that remain wet for several days. Quick and proper drying out of the basement is thus essential to prevent the growth of the black mold.

The basement is one part of the house that seems most susceptible to the growth of mold and is usually the place mainly in need of mold removal services. This is because mold grows in areas that are damp and wet. The basement receives no sunlight and so any water in the basement caused by flooding takes a longer time to dry out. The basement retains moisture as there is no ventilation to bring in dry air and take out cold air. The shift between humid and cold atmosphere found in the basement causes condensation and that makes it ideal for mold growth. When mold starts to appear in the basement they usually go undetected for a while as people hardly stay long in their basement. The dirt and dust found in the basement also provides the ideal conditions for mold growth. If mold growth is present, it is ideal to have it removed as soon as possible.

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