How Black Mold Can Affect Your Business
Articles on black mold removal in Newmarket generally focus on residential properties and the danger it poses to families and kids. This focus means that many employers and employees aren’t as aware of black mold in commercial buildings and may miss critical signs or symptoms. At MoldTech, we have one priority: protecting your business, employees, and customers through safe and effective black mold removal. The size and scope of commercial buildings mean that they are more vulnerable to long-term or severe infestations, and knock-on effects may be more severe. If you’re a business owner or operator, here are four of the reasons our team thinks you shouldn’t ignore mold at work.
1. Health Hazards for Employees and Customers
Mold growth will affect short and long-term users of your property. Some of the common symptoms that our clients report to MoldTech include:
- Respiratory issues like coughing or wheezing.
- Headaches.
- Fatigue.
- Sneezing or running nose.
The health risks of black mold exposure are widely reported and may pose increased risks for employees or clients with compromised immune systems or preexisting conditions. Workplace mold exposure may not sound serious, but employers must take reasonable precautions to protect workers under the Occupational Health and Safety Act — in other words, if you know there’s mold, you must mitigate the risks.
2. Legal and Financial Risks
Ignoring mold at the office has side effects on your bottom line as well. Mold exposure can increase absenteeism and may contribute to poor indoor air quality, which has been shown to decrease cognition and concentration. Ignoring mold has serious consequences, whether it’s from worker’s compensation claims, government penalties, or lawsuits from lost property or employment.
Unchecked mold growth is also expensive and time-consuming to remediate. If a day or two of downtime feels like too much, waiting six months may double or triple that time — as well as increase the costs of replacement materials.
3. Damage to Property and Infrastructure
Mold commonly affects walls, ceilings, flooring, and HVAC systems. However, at offices or commercial buildings, machinery, tools, products, and inventory may also be affected, resulting in additional repairs or material replacement. A mold infestation may start in one area but quickly spread through the building or office on cleaning equipment, inventory, or employees.
4. Harm to Brand Image and Reputation
The reason MoldTech treats black mold so seriously is that some species produce mycotoxins that act on the brain and nervous system. While not every type of black mold creates these mycotoxins, many people don’t know this, and this misconception may harm your client’s trust and your company’s credibility or land you in hot water with public health. A single negative online review can be read by hundreds of potential clients and may affect your business for decades.
The Solution: Timely Mold Detection and Remediation
There are many practical solutions for black mold removal in commercial buildings. At MoldTech, we suggest owners or building managers start with thorough mold testing to reveal any hidden infestations or at-risk areas. Once we’ve assessed your property, we’ll provide science-based recommendations for remediation or prevention. The sooner you act, the faster, safer, and more effective mold removal is. Don’t let black mold jeopardise your business and affect your staff or clients — call MoldTech to learn more about mold removal in Newmarket and book a mold inspection today.
