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The warm climate of Alabama’s Gulf Coast has its many perks, but the inherent, everyday humidity and occasional hurricane can put stress on your house, causing mold to develop. At Biosweep® of the Gulf Coast, owner Jerry Wiersig uses his mold testing and mold remediation certification to rid your house of toxic bacteria.

Before taking steps to eradicate mold from your home, you’ll first need to look out for clues that it has begun to form:

Visible Mold: The most obvious sign of mold is the sight of small black or gray-green patches, although they could be mistaken for dust or dirt. Other types of mold resemble white, thin hairs or threads.

Musty Odor: A foul smell is the next easiest indicator that mold is growing in your home. Even if no patches or threads are visible, a smell suggests that mold is growing in the walls, under the …show more content…

Be especially wary if you are not prone to allergies, or you feel the symptoms dissipate after you go out for the day. In this case, it’s best to take action sooner than later, as mild symptoms can escalate into severe neurological ailments like dizziness and memory loss.

The best time to test for mold is after experiencing water damage such as a leak, which makes growth much more possible. A bad storm or a hurricane can accelerate the damage even further, especially in the event of a flood. Biosweep technicians are equipped to both identify and treat mold, as well as perform water damage repair to stop mold in its tracks.

Using a five-phase process called Phocatox, Biosweep of the Gulf Coast will remove harmful pathogens, bacteria and mold spores, as well as seal your surfaces with a preventative, mold-resistant shield. The technology is environmentally friendly and non-toxic, so there’s no harmful residue left behind to be a potential danger for pets and

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