There's never a convenient time for fire or water damage to strike your business. Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when an emergency situation arises in your business, give SERVPRO of Rockingham and Augusta Counties a call at 540-433-6100 and we'll be there fast with the help you need.

1. Wear Personal Protective Equipment to protect your eyes, nose, mouth, and skin.

2. Anything that was wet with flood water and can't be cleaned and dried completely within 24 to 48 hours should be taken outside.

3. Open as many doors and windows when you are working, and leave as many open as you safely can when you leave.

4. When electricity is safe to use, use fans and dehumidifiers to remove moisture.

5. If you use cleaning products, do not mix cleaning products together.

6. Clean surfaces with water and detergent.

7. Don't paint or caulk over mold as it will not prevent the mold from growing.  

8. Dry your home and everything in it as quickly as possible, preferably within 24-48 hours.

Given food, moisture, and a dark space, mold can thrive in a variety of spaces. Unfortunately, that includes spaces that are hidden from your day-to-day view, like behind your wallpaper.

If you notice peeling edges of your wallpaper, in a moisture-heavy room or smell a moldy odor, you may have hidden mold. Lift a corner, near the floorboard or other out-of-sight areas to look behind the wallpaper. Keep in mind that removing the wallpaper can lead to a large release of spores, so before removing all of it, consider hiring a remediation company.

Have Mold Related Questions? Call (540) 433-6100

This is what happens when water intrusions are not quickly and PROPERLY mitigated: mold growth.  Here you'll see a contamination extending a good foot high off the floor.  At the time of a flood, many property owners tell us, "It'll dry on his own." We say yes it will . . . over an extended period of time.  Seeing is believing -- do you think the water damage here dried out fast enough on its own?

Beware the Signs of Mold to ensure the safety of your home. Be alert for Strange Odors, Past Flooding, and Past Health Symptoms! Have questions about Mold Remediation? Give us a call at 540-433-6100.

This is a picture of a professional dehumidifier used to take the moisture out of the air after water loss.  SERVPRO can equip your property with the right equipment every step of your restoration clean up.