FAQs
More FAQs- What is ServiceMaster Recovery Management (SRM)?
- What is the difference between mould and mildew?
- What is that smell?
ServiceMaster Recovery Management (SRM) is the commercial large loss division of ServiceMaster Restore. SRM is the nation’s leading provider of immediate disaster relief. Our single mission is to get companies back to business as quickly and safely as possible, no matter the size of the loss or where their business is located.
Mildew is a surface fungus that easily develops on cardboard, books and even fabrics. Mildew usually grows in a flat pattern and may appear powdery. Mildew usually starts out white and may later turn to yellow, brown or black. It can usually be treated with a store bought cleaner and scrub brush. Mould is usually fuzzy in appearance and can be many different colours including white, yellow, blue, green, brown, gray and black. Mould will cause structural damage to your property and can cause numerous health issues.
Usually, if it smells like mould, it is mould. Mould or mildew odours are due to the presence of fungi in the air, inside pipes or walls, or hidden in other parts of your home. Mould is thicker than mildew, so if the smell is particularly strong, that’s a clue that it’s mould and you need to act fast to prevent further growth.