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Expert Seattle Mold Remediation
Washington Water Damage and Cleaning Services is your local expert for Seattle mold remediation (mold removal) and water damage restoration. Molds common to the Seattle area are microscopic organisms found virtually everywhere, indoors and outdoors. So, if you suspect mold, contact us for a prompt inspection.
Landlord Responsibilities under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act
Landlords must adhere to the requirements outlined in the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18). This includes the responsibility to maintain rental units in a safe and habitable condition.
One crucial aspect of this maintenance is addressing building issues promptly to prevent health hazards for tenants. For instance, landlords must promptly repair water leaks and address ventilation or heating defects that could lead to moisture problems.
Proper Seattle Mold Remediation Service is Critical
Mold spores are very tiny, lightweight, and easily detached by airflow, vacuuming, walking on carpet, or sitting on a couch. For Indoor environments, mold spores grow in carpets, hardwoods, walls and any porous materials. They produce and release millions of spores, which are small enough to stay airborne, threatening to invade the human respiratory system. This is why proper Seattle mold remediation service is critical!
Black Mold & Molds Can Cause Allergic Symptoms
In large quantities, black mold and molds can cause allergic symptoms similar to those caused by plant pollen. Mold growths can often be seen in the form of discoloration, ranging from white to orange and from green to brown or black.
In order for mold to grow, it needs food sources (such as leaves, wood, paper, or dirt), a source of moisture, and a place to grow.
Where Can Mold Turn Up in Seattle Homes?
Mold can be found in many areas of your Seattle home: attic, bathrooms, basement, bedrooms, kitchen, living room, garage, and carpets and hardwoods.
What To Do If You See Mold:
Do not panic. Try to not disrupt the area where the mold is. Call Washington Water Damage & Cleaning Services immediately for mold removal and remediation. Our trained professionals are equipped to remove the mold from your home in a safe and cost effective way.
Understanding Toxic Mold
Mold is a constant presence in the Seattle area’s damp climate, and “toxic black mold” is usually the first phrase people search when they find it. The species most often meant is Stachybotrys chartarum, a greenish-black mold that grows on materials that have stayed wet for a long time, such as drywall paper, ceiling tiles and carpet backing.
Is Black Mold More Dangerous Than Other Mold?
Some molds, Stachybotrys among them, can produce mycotoxins, and the Washington State Department of Health notes that high exposure can cause fatigue, nausea, headaches and irritation of the lungs and eyes. But color is not a reliable guide, since many common molds are black, and the CDC’s guidance is that you do not need to know the type of mold to deal with it. Every kind of indoor mold growth gets the same response: find and fix the moisture, then remove the mold.
Impact on Health
According to the CDC, exposure to damp and moldy environments may cause a range of health effects, or none at all. The most common are a stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing or wheezing, and eye or skin irritation. People with asthma, mold allergies or weakened immune systems can react more severely and should stay out of the affected area until it has been cleaned up. If someone in your home has symptoms, talk to a doctor. A contractor can remove mold, but cannot diagnose what it is doing to you.
Because testing rarely changes what needs to be done, Washington DOH generally advises against sampling when mold can be seen or smelled. Areas smaller than about ten square feet can usually be cleaned by a homeowner wearing gloves, goggles and a mask. Larger areas, mold contaminated by sewage, and mold hidden inside walls or ceilings are jobs for a professional. Either way, remediation only lasts if the water problem behind it is fixed.
Seattle Areas We Serve for Mold Remediation
From historic Craftsman homes in Wallingford and Ballard to downtown condos and Eastside business parks, mold shows up wherever Seattle’s damp climate meets a hidden leak. Our IICRC-certified team handles mold inspection, black mold removal, and full remediation across Seattle and King County, and we work directly with your insurance.