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- Fast drying after a leak is the best mold prevention.
- Floodwater and firefighting water both leave materials wet.
- Closing walls before they are dry traps moisture.
Most mold we remediate started as water damage that wasn't found or wasn't dried completely.
This topic is part of our complete guide to mold remediation. The articles for this topic are listed at the end of the page.
After water damage
- Start drying within 24 to 48 hours.
- Use moisture readings, not touch, to decide when it is dry.
- Remove soaked porous materials that can't be dried quickly.
- Watch for musty smells in the weeks after a leak.
See the water damage guide.
After a fire
Firefighting water soaks walls, floors and contents, and a smoke-damaged home is often closed up and left while claims are sorted out. That combination grows mold. Drying has to happen alongside the smoke cleanup. See fire damage cleanup.
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Mold showing up after a leak or fire?
A local crew can be on site in about 45 minutes, 24/7, and we document everything for your insurer.