Factors that Affect Mold Growth

9/18/2017 (Permalink)

There are 6 general factors that affect mold growth:

• Temperature
• Light
• pH
• Nutrients
• Oxygen
• Water

Of these factors the easiest to control by far are the presence of water and nutrients.  For this reason almost all remediation projects include some component of structure drying (removing water) of source removal (removing nutrients).  

Structure drying could include the implementation of dehumidifiers to remove moisture from the air or the use of air scrubbers to filter air and draw moisture out of material through evaporation.  

Source removal is usually some kind of controlled removal of building materials that are easier and more cost effectively removed and than cleaned in order to restore the structure to its original state. It is very important that the removal of material be controlled in order to limit the spread of the affected area throughout the structure.  

If you need help controlling these factors call SERVPRO of Springfield today at 217-528-7775