Mold infestations can occur anywhere when conditions are right, including in office environments. Without timely mold removal services for your Orange County office, an infestation could become a major health and structural stability issue. Not only does mold trigger allergic reactions, it consumes the cellulose in wood, causing structural deficiencies. In offices, mold typically appears in HVAC systems, refrigerators, and carpeting. Below are common signs of an office mold infestation to be aware of. 

High Moisture Levels

Condensation should not be a continuing problem in your office, as it indicates a high humidity level. Humidity that is 60% or higher allows mold to flourish, as most strains prefer dark, damp environments. A humid office also creates comfort issues that can interfere with employee productivity. Depending how long your office has been severely humid, you might see mold spores on the walls or around ductwork that call for professional removal services. 

Excessive Coughing & Wheezing Among Employees

If your team is coughing, sneezing, wheezing, and experiencing sinus congestion on a regular basis, mold is the likely culprit. Other allergic reactions include throat irritation, eye watering, headaches, and skin rashes from contact with mold spores. Such reactions impede productivity, as employees are busy coughing or blowing their noses instead of working. Sick day numbers can increase as well, causing further productivity issues. 

If you cannot explain allergic reactions any other way, schedule mold testing in your Orange County office. Mold professionals identify the source(s) of the infestation and eradicate it to help everyone in your office breathe easier. Consider investing in air purifiers once the mold removal team is finished cleaning for optimal indoor air quality. 

Musty Odors

Mold odors are often noticeable before you see spores on assorted surfaces. That familiar damp, earthy, musty odor typically means an infestation is present, though it can also signal a cockroach infestation. Roaches emit pheromones that have an earthy, damp smell. The pest insects also lose small body parts as they roam around, which adds to dust and triggers mold-like allergic reactions. 

To determine whether the odor and allergy issues are mold or cockroach-related, request mold testing and pest inspection services. Learning the cause makes it easy to schedule the right removal services. 

For mold testing and removal services, contact your Orange County mold inspectors at Mold Masters today.