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Manhattan Mold a Problem in Student Housing and Universities

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Students in College Housing Can be Exposed to Mold in Manhattan.

College life brings a host of health dangers due to so many people sharing close quarters in the classes and dormitories. New research indicates that universities may also be harbingers of toxic mold. The typically young, healthy age group of college students does not make them immune to the harmful effects of mold.

Scientists surveyed students at one university over a period of time to collect data on dampness and mildew on campus. The report deserves a full read by anyone interested in the facts about mold toxicity in rental housing. The bottom line is that college students are at risk for mold-related respiratory issues.

Mold in College Dorms

In Manhattan and other densely populated areas, mold infestations can easily affect numerous people. Mold spores spread wherever moisture and food sources are present. Failure to dry out mildewy areas or to bring in a Manhattan mold treatment service can make matters worse.

The scientists suspect that college students may not clean up as well as homeowners, and students may not report mold problems early enough. Apartment renters have the same problem and, unfortunately, tenants or students have little motivation to correct mold problems in temporary housing.

With students moving in and out of college campuses regularly, and mold problems going unnoticed, it seems that university staff should always keep an eye on the problem and call our Manhattan mold treatment service whenever any sign of mold has been detected.

Rental property owners and college administrators alike can contact Stern Mold for a free inspection to find out if you need Manhattan mold treatment before the problem endangers residents or damages property.

Crawl Spaces – the Hidden Space Mold Loves

Mold Spores Found in a Crawl Space

Mold Spores Found in a Crawl Space

Crawl spaces turn into mold incubators whenever spores are present and the relative humidity goes above 50%. Mold does not need much warmth or sunlight to grow.

Give it some water and food — any kind of wood or paper serves as food for mold — and suddenly you’ll have a mold infestation on and around the building’s structure, and spreading fast.

Moisture enters crawl spaces in several ways:

  • Plumbing leaks
  • Crawl space vents allow moist air in
  • Moisture evaporates from the ground below and gets trapped
  • Rainwater drainage problems cause pooled water

If you think you have mold under your building, get a free inspection for NYC mold remediation so you know. As the EPA points out, toxic mold can be any color (not just black) and can cause health problems even when dead or inactive.

How to Remediate Mold in a Crawl Space

For starters, find the water source first. Major problems like plumbing leaks should be repaired to stifle the mold growth conditions.

Once a leak or standing water issue has been fixed, you’ll still need an NYC mold remediation service to assess conditions and prevent mold. Relative humidity tends to be higher in a cool crawl space, so mold spores can regrow with only a small amount of moisture present.

Fortunately, it’s now possible to treat crawl space mold without needing to rip out everything and rebuild. Stern Mold uses bio remedial mold treatment consisting of antimicrobials and a polymer seal that ensure mold colonies are destroyed and prevented from coming back.

Our NYC mold remediation service comes with a guarantee. Call 888-887-8376 or contact us online for a free inspection and quote.

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