Stern Mold

Over the last few years a lot of attention has been paid to mold in homes and businesses in NYC and NJ. But how much do you actually know about mold, other than it’s the green slimy stuff that turns up on dead tree logs?

Your family’s health could depend on your awareness of mold. Here are some facts about mold, how it develops and grows, and how to fight it.

How Does Mold Grow?

Whether it’s called mold or mildew, these tiny organisms are simple life forms that, unlike many plants and other organisms, lack the ability to photosynthesize, which is creating food from carbon dioxide and water. Mold absorbs its nutrients from organic materials like the aforementioned logs or common household surfaces such as carpeting, paper and food products.

Mold spores are present in the atmosphere everywhere, and you come in contact with them daily. Problems arise when a spore settles on a damp surface and begins to multiply. Eventually the mold will appear as a circular spot due to outward growth of the hyphae, which are the filament-like forms taken by the organisms.

Fighting Mold from the Bottom Up

Due to the nature of mold’s life cycle, it’s not enough to clean up an infestation no matter how thoroughly it’s done. The cause of the moisture, whether it’s a water leak or excessive humidity, must be corrected to prevent future developments.

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Our proprietary two-step MoldExterm Manhattan mold removal process uses a powerful anti-microbial to eliminate mold and leaves a polymer sealer behind to prevent future infestations. Visit our website to learn more.