• Menu
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Before Header

Test

HNST Mold Inspections

New York / New Jersey Mold Inspections

Header Right

845-215-9258
New York

201-733-0091
New Jersey

8a - 8p
Mon - Sat

(845)215-9258

(201)733-0091

  • Home
  • MOLD INFORMATION
    • New York State Mold Law
    • Black Mold
    • Health Concerns and Mold Testing
    • Reasons To Test For Mold
    • Mold Myths
  • SERVICES
    • Mold Testing
    • Mold Inspections
    • Asbestos Testing
    • HVAC/AC Inspections
    • Environmental Relative Moldiness Index Testing
    • Mycotoxin Testing
    • VOC/Odor, Formaldehyde and Indoor Air Quality Testing
    • Allergen Testing
    • Water Damage Assessment
    • Lead Testing
  • TESTIMONIALS
    • Our Google Reviews
    • Our Angi Reviews
  • BLOG
  • ABOUT US
  • CONTACT
  • Home
  • MOLD INFORMATION
    • New York State Mold Law
    • Black Mold
    • Health Concerns and Mold Testing
    • Reasons To Test For Mold
    • Mold Myths
  • SERVICES
    • Mold Testing
    • Mold Inspections
    • Asbestos Testing
    • HVAC/AC Inspections
    • Environmental Relative Moldiness Index Testing
    • Mycotoxin Testing
    • VOC/Odor, Formaldehyde and Indoor Air Quality Testing
    • Allergen Testing
    • Water Damage Assessment
    • Lead Testing
  • TESTIMONIALS
    • Our Google Reviews
    • Our Angi Reviews
  • BLOG
  • ABOUT US
  • CONTACT
Protect your home from rainy season

Avoid Mold In Storage Units

avoid mold in storage units
avoid mold in storage units

September 27, 2019 //  by John Skelly

Whether you’re in-between homes, or just need some extra space to stash your belongings, many people turn to storage units to store their extra items. Couches, furniture, boxes and the like are stacked high and forgotten about until someone needs them, or a large enough space is available to use them. But what happens when you get to your storage unit to get your couch and its covered in mold?

We talk about all of the places inside of your home that you may find mold, but what about the places outside of our homes that can promote mold growth? Storage units are one of the places that mold growth can proliferate and you’d never even know. Until of course, you need an item one day and show up to find many items ruined due to Mold.

Here are some tips on finding a storage unit that is safe to store your items:

  • Check the Insurance fine print – make sure that you understand what it covers. Many times the insurance only covers major events like flooding or fire. Therefore, small things like a leak may not be covered. Check your homeowner’s insurance to see if they cover any items in a storage unit as well.
  • Before you sign your name on the dotted line take a good look at the space you’ll be renting. Check for bugs, rodent droppings, mildew smells, and moisture. If you see or smell any of those signs, go somewhere else.
  • Use plastic storage bins for clothes and the like. Cardboard boxes are prone to moisture and can be breeding grounds for mold.
  • Think twice before storing upholstered furniture, especially if it is important to you. Any leaking or condensation in the unit, along with the darkness will help to breed mold growth

Remember, bringing items that are moldy into your home also promote the spread of mold spores and can increase the chances of mold spreading to your home and affecting your health when inhaled. Think smart next time you rent a storage space and cover all of your bases to ensure your items stay mold-free.

Category: UncategorizedTag: licensed Mold inspections NY

Previous Post: «September - National Preparedness Month September – National Preparedness Month
Next Post: Five things you should know about mold mold»

Primary Sidebar

Company Information

New York (845)-215-9258

New Jersey (201)-733-0091

NYSDOL Mold Assessor License #00077

EPA & NYS ASBESTOS INSPECTOR #18-43643

NYS ASBESTOS HANDLING LICENSE #216862

EPA LEAD INSPECTOR #LBP-I-I214131-1

COUNCIL-CERTIFIED INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT #2205013

Recent Posts

  • 5 Signs You Need a Professional Mold Inspection
  • What Are the Benefits of Mold Inspections?
  • The Warning Signs of Asbestos in Your Home
  • Should I Get a Mold Inspection When Buying a New Home?
  • 5 Signs That Tell You It’s Time to Get a Mold Inspection

Copyright © 2023 · Mai Law Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in