Found Mold in Your Home — What To Do RIGHT NOW

Do These 5 Things Right Now

1. Turn off your HVAC system's fan mode immediately. Running the fan spreads mold spores throughout the entire house. Switch to "auto" or shut it off entirely.
2. Do NOT disturb the mold. Touching, brushing, or spraying bleach releases millions of spores into the air. Leave it alone until a certified technician assesses it.
3. Identify and stop the moisture source. Mold requires moisture. Without fixing the source, any remediation will fail — the mold will return.
4. Call Snyder Mitigation at (210) 972-7983. Our AMRT-certified technicians perform air quality testing and give you a clear remediation plan.
5. Keep vulnerable family members away from the affected area until clearance testing confirms safe spore levels.

What NOT To Do

• Do NOT spray bleach on mold — it releases spores and does not kill mold on porous surfaces
• Do NOT sand or scrub mold — it becomes airborne immediately
• Do NOT run fans — it spreads spores to unaffected areas
• Do NOT assume it's cosmetic — visible mold almost always has hidden growth behind it

What Happens When You Call Snyder Mitigation

When you call (210) 972-7983, a real team member answers — not a voicemail or answering service. We get your address and the situation, dispatch a crew while we're still on the phone with you, and arrive within 60 minutes. On arrival we assess, extract, document for your insurance claim, and begin the restoration process the same day.

What This Damage Costs Without Fast Action

Mold spreads silently inside walls, under floors, and through HVAC systems. A small visible patch often indicates a much larger colony behind the surface. Without professional remediation, mold affects air quality, causes health symptoms, and damages structural materials over time.

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