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Hotel Mold: 5 Easy Prevention Tips
8/7/2022 (Permalink)
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When people think of a hotel, it is normal to think of a place where they will spend the night while on vacation or for business. However, people do not often think about what happens behind the scenes to ensure that the hotel is clean and comfortable for all guests.
One of the hidden dangers that hotel owners and managers need to be aware of is hotel mold. Like in any other type of building, hotel mold can form and cause severe problems if the right conditions are present.
Fortunately, there are five easy things that hotel owners and managers can do to help prevent hotel mold:
- Keep humidity levels low
- Professionally restore water damages
- Airing out rooms regularly
- Cleaning hotel rooms and common areas thoroughly
- Inspecting the hotel regularly for signs of mold
The following blog post will explain each of these hotel mold prevention tips in more detail and why you should contact SERVPRO of Barrow County for commercial mold removal.
What is hotel mold?
Hotel mold is a type of mold that forms in hotel buildings. As hotel guests come and go, they can track mold spores from the outdoors on their clothing, shoes, and luggage. These mold spores can then settle in the hotel and start to grow if the conditions are right.
Mold needs three things to grow:
- Moisture
- A food source
- Warmth
A hotel building provides the perfect environment for mold to grow as they are often humid places with plenty of food sources (carpet, wallpaper, and furniture).
What are the consequences of hotel mold?
When a hospitality building is present with mold, it can have several negative consequences. For example, hotel mold can:
- Damage hotel property
- Cause a loss of revenue for the hotel
- Spoil hotel guests' vacations or business trips
- Create a negative reputation for the hotel
The five hotel mold prevention tips
Now that we have looked at what hotel mold is and the consequences of it let's take a look at the hotel mold prevention tips in further detail.
Keep humidity levels low.
Mold loves moisture, and it needs it to grow. Therefore, one of the best ways to prevent hotel mold is to keep the humidity levels in the hotel low. The ideal relative humidity (RH) level for hotel rooms is 30-50%. You can measure the RH levels in your hotel with a hygrometer. If the RH level in your hotel is higher than 50%, you will need to take action to lower it.
One way to lower the RH level in your hotel is to use a dehumidifier. Dehumidifiers work by removing moisture from the air, which can help to reduce the RH level in a hotel building.
Professionally restore water damages.
One of the most common causes of hotel mold is water damage. Water damage can occur for several reasons, such as leaks in the roof or pipes, flooding, and storms. Improperly restored water damage can lead to mold growth. For this reason, it is essential to have any water damage in your hotel professionally restored as soon as possible.
Airing out rooms regularly
Another effective hotel mold prevention tip is regularly airing out the hotel rooms. Airflow can help to remove any musty odors that may be present in the room, and it can also help to reduce the RH level. When opening the windows, open them for at least 30 minutes to get a good airflow going.
Clean hotel rooms and common areas thoroughly.
It is also essential to clean hotel rooms and common areas thoroughly regularly. A deep clean can help remove any mold spores that may be present in the hotel. When cleaning, pay special attention to areas prone to moisture, such as the bathrooms.
Inspecting the hotel regularly for signs of mold
Lastly, inspecting the hotel regularly for signs of mold is essential. Some of the signs that hotel mold may be present include:
- Peeling paint
- Stains on walls or ceilings
- Musty odors
How the professionals at SERVPRO of Barrow County can help
We hope you enjoyed learning about mold prevention and plan on following the tips provided in this blog post. Please remember not to try to fix any water damage yourself; leave it to the water damage professionals. Also, if you do see hotel mold or think you may have hotel mold growing, don't hesitate to get in touch with the professionals at SERVPRO of Barrow County.
We are experts in commercial mold removal and will be able to quickly and effectively remove the mold from your hotel. When you choose to work with SERVPRO of Barrow County, you can rest assured that we will:
- Inspect the affected areas to determine the extent of the mold damage
- Contain the mold to prevent it from spreading to other parts of the hotel building
- Remove the mold
- Repair any damage that the mold has caused
If you are concerned about hotel mold in your building, contact SERVPRO of Barrow County today. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we promise to respond quickly to your call.