Types Of Mold And How Our Cleaning Services Can Help

A surface with mold growth in a commercial workplace in Kansas City

What Are Molds?

Molds are a type of fungal growth that occurs in damp areas. Mold growth is a common issue and can occur due to several factors: a leaking roof, humid environments, or improper ventilation.

Molds can tarnish the office’s appearance and create health hazards for employees. It can lead to triggering allergic reactions and can also cause irritation and breathing problems. If your workplace has mold growth, it’s your top priority to get it cleaned and remove the factors that cause it. Hire a professional cleaner to get rid of molds from the workplace.

 

What Are The Different Mold Types?

1. Cladosporium

This type of mold mostly occurs in warm and damp areas. It usually occurs on foods, but it can also be found on living on glass surfaces, ceramic flooring, and grouted surfaces. This mold type isn’t dangerous, but it can cause great discomfort to people with respiratory issues like asthma.

 

2. Aspergillus

This is another common mold that forms in offices and houses. This mold type is found indoors, forming on cardboard boxes, books, and wooden shelves. This mold type can spread several illnesses.

3. Penicillium

IF you happen to come across green, yellow, or blue mold in your workplace, you might be looking at a Penicillium mold. It’s a common mold on different building surfaces like tiles, cabinets, upholstery, duct insulation, etc. This mold type can cause different illnesses and allergies.

 

4. Stachybotrys

Stachybotrys is more commonly known as “black molds.” They can occur on any fibrous surface, such as wood and paper. These molds take a lot of time to develop. Stachybotrys are toxic molds and can be dangerous for people suffering from allergies.

 

 Black molds forming on office ceiling in Kansas City

 

How Are Molds Cleaned?

As much as how quickly molds grow, they can be removed also be removed easily. They can be removed using simple everyday products. Here are a few ways of cleaning molds from your workplace.

  • You can use a detergent solution to clean the mold from the effective area. Mix water and detergent and remove the mold with a dipped cloth or sponge
  • You can use a bleach solution to prevent discoloration from the walls while removing mold growth. Make a solution that has three parts water and one part bleach. Mix the solution and apply it to the affected area using a sponge or clean cloth.
  • Use vinegar for more delicate surfaces like furniture. Mix three parts of water and two parts vinegar together. Apply the solution and let it sit for a minute, then remove it using a clean cloth.

 

How Can Crystal Clear Enterprise Help?

Even though you can remove them by yourself, it’s dangerous to handle cleaning chemicals and make contact with molds. You should hire professional cleaning services like Crystal Clear Enterprise to clean them. We offer expert cleaners that offer commercial and janitorial cleaning services.

Our trained experts can clean any surface with complete consideration of safety precautions. We also offer floor and carpet cleaning services. We operate in Kansas City. Schedule an appointment with us to get a free estimate.

Scroll to Top

Get a Quote

Please note: Our services are exclusively for commercial and industrial properties. We do not provide residential or home cleaning services.