If your crawl space is like most, it is small, dark, dirty, and even
a little scary. It is easy to see why crawl spaces are often
neglected, but most homeowners don't know how important they are to
maintain. As much as 50% of the air you breath on the first floor
comes from your crawl space, do you know what you are breathing in?
Here are three contaminants commonly found in people's crawl spaces.
Mold
Exposure to mold can be dangerous for your health – especially over
a long period of time. Mold spreads by reproducing microscopic
spores, which can be inhaled and cause side effects such as sneezing,
wheezing, itchy eyes, and even respiratory infections. If you notice
mold growing in your crawl space, call a professional service to
remove it immediately.
Pests
All kinds of animals can infest your crawl space; from ants and
termites to mice and raccoons. These pests can not only damage the
foundation of your home, they can cause terrible odors by leaving
behind their urine, feces, and decomposing carcasses.
Water
Excess moisture in your crawl space can come from a variety of
sources; evaporation of ground water, cracks in the foundation, and
leaky pipes just to name a few. Standing water can lead to all sorts
of problems such as mold growth, musty odors, and rotting wood –
which can harm the structural integrity of your whole home.
If you haven't had your crawl space inspected in more than one year,
grab a flashlight and take a peek as soon as you can. Don't want to
do it yourself? Call GreenPro Cleaning & Restoration. As Long
Island's leading crawl space cleaning service, we will not only
thoroughly inspect your crawl space for you, we will report our
findings and resolve any issues we come across. Visit our website for
more information or call us at 631-940-8100.
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