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Bathroom Decatur, IL. water damage

This Decatur, IL. home had a bathroom window that leaked behind the bathtub walls creating mold in the bathroom. 

Here are some reasons why bathrooms can get mold:

1. Drippy faucets: Mold goes where the water is, so a sink, tub, or shower with a leaky faucet can create a constant wet surface.
2. Lack of ventilation: Depending on local code, many bathrooms are required to have either an operable exhaust fan or an opening window from which moisture can be vented. 
3. Shower surfaces: The inside of your shower naturally gets caked with soap and body oils following regular use. Combine that with shower water and humidity, and the likelihood of finding mold on your shower grout, ceiling, and surround increases.
4. Clogged drains: Dirt, grease, soap, and hair are all culprits leading to a backed up shower drain.   
5. Leaks behind walls: Sometimes moisture comes from a hidden source, such as a pipe behind the drywall or a crack in the grout allowing water to creep in beneath shower tile. As the dampness increases, the dark, humid area can become a magnet for mold spores. And since you can’t see them until the damage is done, the black mold removal service or restoration process is often more costly.

SERVPRO of Decatur/Forsyth will assess the type of mold growing and the level of toxicity it contains. After all, some mold may be black in color, but may not qualify as being the toxic risk of actual “black mold.”  Following an assessment, SERVPRO can advise you on the best course of action for removing the mold, as well as how to reduce or eliminate the source of the moisture problem.

This is WHY SERVPRO of Decatur/Forsyth is highly trained and certified to cleanup any mold that you may have. 

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