SERVPRO is ready for anything Mold related

11/15/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO wants its city to be well-prepared for anything!

SERVPRO of Southwest Portland wanted to take the time out to make sure the city we love, Portland is prepared for any and all mold losses. Fungi and mold naturally occur in our environment in fact over 100,000 kinds of fungi have been identified. Fungi produce some very useful results. Yeast is a type of fungi used in preparing bread, baked goods, and other food products, including some alcoholic beverages. The unique flavor of blue cheese is a result of mold, an edible mushroom is simply a type of fungi and lifesaving penicillin is a product of mold.

Even though some forms of mold can add value to our lives, other forms can be harmful. Excessive amounts of mold, different types of mold, and/or exposure to molds may present health concerns for some people. Health concerns may arise when excessive mold grows indoors. Concerns are more likely to rise for “at risk” people, which might include immune suppressed or compromised individuals, young children, and individuals with chronic inflammatory lung diseases such as asthma and severe allergies, However, anyone may experience health problems associated with exposure to mold in damp buildings. Possible health effects include runny nose, sneezing, coughing, aggravation of asthma, sore throat, or inflammation of the sinuses.

The individuals most likely at risk are infants or children, pregnant women, the elderly, people with compromised respiratory systems or asthma and allergies, and people with weakened immune systems. SERVPRO of Southwest Portland professionals can give you peace of mind by helping make it “Like it never even happened." Whenever there is a call out SERVPRO of Southwest Portland is ready to meet the need. No matter the time or place you can count on SERVPRO to be there for you. If you have any questions please call us at 503.777.9739