Before you try DIY – listen to the advice from the mold cleanup professionals in Wyomissing at Hitchcock Clean and Restore. Mold Cleanup Wyomissing – Why DIY is NOT the Right Answer Safety Comes First Airborne mold spores can quickly spread once disturbed. So consider the size and scope of your problem before you begin […]
Mold is a fungus that can cause major problems in your home, particularly in the bathroom. Mold requires moisture and a food source to grow and thrive. Since basically any organic matter can act as a food source, when you combine the moisture and humidity that are abundant in the bathroom it is no surprise […]
Mold growth is one of the most destructive things that can happen on your carpet. The key to preventing serious mold damage in your carpet is removing the water and drying out your carpet as quickly as possible. From our mold removal experts at Hitchcock in Wyomissing, here are a few specific tips on how […]
As a business owner, your list of priorities includes a safe and profitable workspace. After all the starts and stops over the two years, the last thing you need is a forced shutdown due to the toxic mold growing in your commercial building. Not only could your workers suffer from respiratory problems, but the business […]
Mold growth can be invisible and happen in parts of your home that are hard to access. After having experienced mold problems before, or if you are overwhelmed by the amount of spaces in your home that mold could potentially grow on, it might seem like mold growth eventually in your home is inevitable. Hitchcock […]
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania averages about 20 inches of snow each year, meaning the cold is no stranger to its residents. Unfortunately, the cold weather is also no stranger to mold. In fact, the winter season is one of the most prominent times for mold to grow, largely due to the amount of melting snow, ice, and […]
No one likes the idea, or worse, the reality of confronting mold in their home. Besides having an unappealing look and smell, it can ruin the structure and lower property value. Understanding the nature of mold and how it grows over time can motivate you to act quickly before a mold problem grows out of […]
Most home and business owners in Sinking Spring know mold when they see it, smell it, or have allergy-like reactions to it. However, there are some facts about mold that are less known – or even believed. Here are 4 common mold myths that you should be aware of to protect yourself and your property. […]
Discovering unwanted mold in an indoor environment can make any homeowner feel uneasy. It may be tempting to take matters into your own hands by grabbing a bleach-soaked sponge and scrubbing down the affected areas. We don’t recommend doing this, as self-attempted mold removal can do more harm than good. The only matter you should […]
Homeowners often have a misconception of household mold and how to get rid of it. This is largely due to miseducation and the large number of scams and scares out there. While some homeowners may feel an immediate threat by the presence of mold, others may think that store-bought chemicals or mold-killing paint will get […]