First, let's go over a quick primer on mold. All molds are fungi, and share biology with mushrooms and athlete's foot, for example. The mold that is dangerous to you and your family is rare in the fungus world, meaning most kinds aren't harmful. However, some are dangerous, so any mold in your home or business must be mitigated and completely removed.
The rule of thumb is to find a mold remediation contractor Maryville TN company to clean up the mold if it is more than 3 square feet.. This is because if you see mold growth, there is probably more trapped in drywall and crevices and elsewhere.
Check credentials before you hire a mold removal company. The State Business Licensing Division is a good place to start, and you can check for approval by groups such as as the Restoration Industry Association, the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration and Contractor Connection. You can also make sure the company knows and follows federal mold cleanup recommendations whether your mold is in a business or a residence.
Mold left to grow releases spores, which act like seeds and can cause damage to spread in short order. If not, harmful mold will keep eating on your structure and will ruin your possessions.