Missouri Contracting & Cleaning solves disasters for home and business owners

Independence, MO – Current headlines about mold-infested homes and buildings can certainly be alarming. As with any potential hazard, arming yourself with knowledge is your best defense. Knowing what to look for and how to respond can go a long way in easing concerns about mold.

Stephen Storts of Missouri Contracting & Cleaning, Inc., specialists in reconstruction and restoration services, is a Certified Mold Remediator. Storts received his CMR certification through the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), a not-for-profit organization that examines indoor environmental issues as it relates to the safety and well-being of the general public. This certification is only awarded to individuals with restoration experience, and tested knowledge in identification, investigation and removal/remediation of microbiological contaminants from indoor surfaces.

After 25 years of witnessing the damage water can cause, Missouri Contracting & Cleaning understands the importance of treating water damaged areas quickly and professionally. “That is why we felt it was extremely important to have a Certified Mold Remediator on staff”, says Steve King, Vice President at Missouri Contracting.

According to Storts, CMR, “molds have the potential to cause many health problems, immediate or delayed. However mold spores need moisture to grow which means mold growth can and should be prevented or controlled by controlling indoor moisture. The most effective way to treat mold is to correct underlying water damage and clean the affected area. Inspect your home regularly for sources of indoor moisture and mold. Take steps to eliminate sources of water as quickly as possible. If a leak or flooding occurs, it is essential to act quickly. Dry water-damaged areas and items within 24 hours to prevent mold growth.”

If you are unsure about clean-up or have concerns about mold in your property, have a professional contractor with mold experience take a look. Ask for references and make sure they are certified by a reputable organization.

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