Storage mold is the growth of mold on items or surfaces that are stored in a particular location. Areas such as a basement, garage, or storage unit are susceptible to mold. It occurs when conditions within the storage area are conducive to mold growth. These conditions are typically characterized by high humidity, poor ventilation, and a lack of sunlight.
Storage mold can affect a wide range of items, including furniture, clothing, books, documents, electronics, and other personal belongings. Storing items in a place with excess moisture creates an ideal breeding ground for mold spores to grow and spread.
Cold Room & Storage Moisture
At Delta Waterproofing, we know there are often many sources of moisture in a cold room or storage space. This means that mold can happen quite easily. Water problems can take a long time to dry out as storage or cold rooms often get little sunlight and not a lot of ventilation. High humidity mixed with cooler temperatures in the cold room can produce a fair bit of condensation, creating an ideal environment for mold to grow.
Some common causes of cold or storage room mold are the result of flooding, cracks in the foundation that allow moisture in, sewer backups, and an abundance of humidity. If these are the case, it might be worth thinking about a cold room or storage mold removal project.
Mold Detection
A sure way to tell if you have mold growing in your storage room by is by the smell. As air circulation is usually reduced in a storage room, odors are more easily noticeable. If you have concerns that there might be mold in your storage room or cold room it’s best to hire professional mold removal services to deal with the mold. This is especially important when dealing with dangerous molds like toxic black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum).
Delta Waterproofing knows the importance of having a healthy, mold-free home. Contact us so we can help you with all your mold removal needs!