How Mold Spores in Your Wetumpka Property Survive So Well

1/12/2017 (Permalink)

Mold Spore Clean Up is Part of Mold Remediation in Wetumpka

SERVPRO is a Natural Enemy of Mold Spores

Although mold requires a particular set of conditions to grow, with the exact parameters varying by species, mold spores can survive in extremes of temperature, moisture, weather, pressure, and almost any other obstacle the world can throw at them. SERVPRO has seen mold growing in some of the least likely places, behind objects and in areas many homeowners would not even have thought possible. Mold spores are almost impossible to destroy fully, and their tiny size helps to ensure that they float freely almost everywhere on earth. But why are these tiny organisms, which most closely resemble plant seeds, so durable?

The key to the longevity and spontaneous growth of mold damage in Wetumpka is the size of its spores; mold spores' tiny size is one of the primary reasons behind their durability. It is a basic principle of mathematics and engineering that the larger an object is, the less geometrically stable it is. In this way, the tiny sizes and compact forms of these fungi spores allow them to withstand almost all crushing or abrasive damages. This also reduces the number of natural predators and biological encounters the mold can have, as almost all macroscopic creatures are too large to consume and feed off of mold spores.
 
In addition to their resistance to physical disruptions, mold spores are highly resistant to temperature, moisture, and often chemical changes. Specific types of mold have different potential limitations, which SERVPRO technicians know and can identify as potential treatment solutions. Overall, though, mold spores can avoid calamity in extreme conditions due to their protective states of dormancy. While laying dormant, the spore is all but dead, much like a seed waiting to be planted. It is only when mold spores become active and start to grow that they are vulnerable to most treatments.
 
SERVPRO of Prattville is an experienced local franchise of a national company that tackles mold, fire, and water damage with professionalism and care. Call us at (334) 358-1186 to find out how we can help.