Putting Mold In Storage....Literally...

More and more of us are finding ourselves the owners of extra furniture, clothes, and let’s face it, just plain junk.  As a result, more of us are making use of temporary storage facilities to prevent being overrun in our own homes.  The obvious upside to this is that you don’t have all the junk in your house.  The downside however, involves having to throw pretty much all of it away even after you have spent hundreds of dollars in rent.

More and more renters are reporting instances of their valuable possessions being damaged by mold as a result of languishing for weeks and months in dark, hot, and humid storage facilities.  One family told their local news about finding mold all along the wall of their storage unit, with mold splotches covering their prized suede couch that was waiting to be moved into their new home.  Nearly all of their belongings were total losses.

Unfortunately, management isn’t much help, with many storage companies issuing statements saying that they are not liable for anything that may be lost, stolen, or damaged.  One storage manager stated that tenants are responsible for all damage to their unit, including water damage and mold.

Some storage companies are more helpful, offering advice to those utilizing their services.  They advise never to move in on a rainy day, as this makes it far less likely to dry out fully.  And while storage units should theoretically be waterproof, it is still a good idea to make sure that no water drains into your unit.

Storage managers are prevented by law from entering a storage unit without the tenant’s permission, so in many cases, damage may be done, especially if the tenant does not regularly inspect the site for problems.

Stories like this only serve to reinforce mold as the number one threat associated with water damage.  Mold can pop up anywhere there is sufficient moisture and humidity to allow it to grow.  It then spreads rapidly, and may affect the health of anyone living in the home.  Removal of mold is a tall order, as mold can be extraordinarily difficult to remediate. 

This is why it is important to have the contact information for a qualified mold removal professional, who can not only remove the mold, but also successfully treat the area to make sure that it does not return.  The affected area will have to be cleaned, disinfected, sanitized, as well as having ventilation and lighting improved in order to make sure that the problem doesn’t return. 

Your local IICRC certified water damage restoration professionals at Water Damage Local.com offer mold remediation as one of their many services.  Water Damage Local.com is available 24/7, with fully trained providers ready to take on all aspects of your water damage needs.  All work is guaranteed for one year from date of completion, and one phone call can have a technician to your doorstep within the hour to begin the water removal and mold removal process. 

Call Water Damage Local.com today for a free estimate or phone consultation.  Your home and valuables deserve nothing less than the very best.