Clean These 3 Areas to Prevent Mold Spore Buildup

2/3/2021 (Permalink)

Prioritize These Three Areas To Greatly Reduce The Chances Of Mold Buildup

Carpet cleaning has more purposes beyond cosmetic improvements. It is crucial to prevent mold infestations in your commercial building. However, you cannot do this by preventing moisture alone. Mold spores feed on dust, dirt, and other organic materials, so it is important to clean your business regularly. 

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   General Surfaces
   Mold feeds on any organic material around. One of these prominent catalysts is dust, which is composed of bacteria, dead skin cells, soil, and more ingredients. Dust also gathers around any surface that is not cleaned frequently. Therefore, regular cleaning of the entire location is important. Janitorial staff can target both obvious surfaces and tight corners where dust accumulates. Encourage your staff to wipe their workstations often to improve hygiene.
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   Carpets and Rugs
   Another way to combat mold problems effectively is by focusing on carpets. This type of flooring throughout your location can trap the dirt, soil, and spores that people bring from outdoors. If the carpet is left alone, these particles can build up and lead to mold over time. Prevent this from happening with dedicated carpet cleaning and vacuuming. Install mats by each entrance so people can wipe their footwear immediately and reduce carpet contamination. However, you will also need to clean them often.
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   Air Vents
   One aspect of the building you should not overlook is the HVAC system. The air vents are harder to reach, so it is more difficult to clean them. However, the dust that can gather inside of them can spread throughout the building. This means the system can also easily spread mold spores throughout the area, creating growth everywhere and complicating commercial mold remediation efforts. Contact HVAC professionals to clean and maintain the air vents.
   Stopping excessive humidity inside your business is just one step in preventing mold development. Surface, air vent and carpet cleaning stop these spores from getting the nutrients they need to thrive.