Long Island Mold Removal, HVAC Cleaning, and Air Duct Cleaning
Mold and Mildew Inside Your Commercial HVAC System
Mold and mildew in a commercial building do not just look and smell bad. Some types of fungal growths can cause serious health effects and cause damage to the structure and materials of the building as well. With the significant factors of rising insurance, performing repairs and employee sickness, the costs of failing to remediate mold can be significant. Mold can be successfully controlled in any commercial building so that employee complaints are reduced and money is saved. Professional mold remediation and removal in commercial buildings along with HVAC cleaning can reduce insurance liability and premiums and help make workers more productive due to improved health and indoor air quality.
Removing Mold From Your HVAC System
Once mold growth has been confirmed by testing, removal of the fungi is the next step. Professional repair of water leaks and removal and replacement of damaged materials help reduce the number of spores and eliminate the environmental conditions that fungi need to grow. Employers should not try to perform mold removal themselves, as more spores may be released and the problem could worsen. Building managers should communicate actions taken so that employees feel confident in their occupational safety and health. Employees should communicate their symptoms and medical care needed to resolve symptoms caused by antitoxins.
Our certified and experienced HVAC & air duct odor removal/control technicians at IAC can help you safely and effectively remediation mold, using best-in-class protocols and guidelines. We provide free of charge commercial mold inspections, as well as mold testing and mold remediation.
Mold in the Workplace
Mold is the growth of fungus that occurs on moist organic matter such as wood and fabric which can cause the organic material to decay. There are many species of mold, each one of which has a different appearance in the form of color and texture. Fungi grow in any environment, indoors and out, throughout the entire year. Inside of a commercial building, a source of moisture and a source of carbon is all the mold needs in order to grow. The source of carbon could be paper, drywall, fabric and other materials. The source of moisture could be condensation, a leaky faucet or HVAC system. The excess amount of indoor moisture allows molds to release spores, which are their means of reproduction. The spores can travel throughout the building thanks to centralized heating and air conditioning systems. This allows fungal growth to occur throughout the entire structure so long as the environmental conditions are ideal. To get relief from duct infestation choose only professional HVAC mold removal Long Island service.
When it comes to the health effects of fungal growth in the workplace, there are many. Some types of fungi produce mycotoxins, which are poisons released by molds. These poisons cause serious health effects on people who are exposed to them. Mycotoxin exposure can also lead to allergic responses such as sneezing, irritation of the nose, eyes and throat, stuffy and runny nose, itchy or tearing eyes, headaches, and itchy skin. People who already have asthma might experience a worsening of their symptoms. Daily exposure to mycotoxins can result in hypersensitivity pneumonitis which includes symptoms such as difficulty breathing, sore chest, coughing, fever, chills, sweating at night and profound fatigue. In workers, the symptoms of hypersensitivity pneumonitis may be relieved while on vacation or after spending several days at home, only to return upon getting back to the commercial building workplace. No place in the world is free of mold spores, but with professional assistance, the growth of fungi can be curtailed or even eliminated in commercial buildings. Don’t miss to take a sneak peek at our residential air duct cleaning services.
What to Do If You Suspect There Is Mold in Your Building
If you suspect there is mold in your commercial building, the first thing to do is have testing performed by an experienced and trained professional. Our professional mold removal specialists can also evaluate the environment by performing a visual inspection to identify fungal growth and excessive moisture problems.
Removing Mold From HVAC and Air Ducts
Once mold growth has been confirmed by testing, removal of the fungi is the next step. Professional repair of water leaks and removal and replacement of damaged materials help reduce the number of spores and eliminate the environmental conditions that fungi need to grow. Employers should not try to perform mold removal themselves, as more spores may be released and the problem could worsen. Building managers should communicate actions taken so that employees feel confident in their occupational safety and health. Employees should communicate their symptoms and medical care needed to resolve symptoms caused by mycotoxins.
Our certified and experienced technicians at Indoor Air Care (IAC) Professionals can help you safely and effectively remediate mold, using best-in-class protocols and guidelines.
We provide free of charge commercial mold testing / inspections, as well as mold testing and mold remediation. Contact us today to know more about regarding air duct cleaning.
