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Mold and Water Damage Remediation for Boats and Yachts 

There’s nothing like spending time on your boat. It’s fun, relaxing, and an excellent place to entertain.

But could being on your boat be hurting you, your family, or guests? If you haven’t had your boat checked and treated for mold and mildew, being on it too much could be working against your health.

Because boats spend so much time in the water, getting rained on, and in wet environments, they are susceptible to water damage, mold, and mildew.

If these problems persist long enough, they can cause untold damage to your boat and your health. That’s why it’s necessary to have your boat checked and cleaned by a crew of remediation professionals.

Does Your Boat Need Professional Remediation?

Boats are always at risk of sustaining damage of one kind or another. Just being on the water for months at a time, getting jostled and tossed by waves, wind, and weather can cause damage.

That frequently causes equipment on boats to break. If pumps, pipes, and appliances break on a boat, they can leak water everywhere, leading to water damage.

The environment boats live in is also damaging. It may not be as evident as structural damage caused by waves, but it is damaging nonetheless.

Because boats spend so much time in damp environments, in the water, and in storage, too, it’s easy for mold and mildew to grow. Regardless of the water source, a boat is vulnerable to the conditions water creates.

Wet conditions are prime for black mold, which is toxic, and mildew to grow. If you see either of these anywhere on your boat, of course, you clean it up immediately.

But, unfortunately, these organisms are opportunistic and tend to grow unchecked, in places the human eye doesn’t catch.

They’ll grow in any crack, crevice, or air duct. Without a set of professional eyes, often overlooked areas of your boat are likely harboring a collection of these toxic fungi.

What Happens if You Don’t Clear Away Fungi?

The main types of fungus that grow on boats are black mold and mildew. Both of these, if left unchecked, can cause serious health problems.

They can affect your lungs, brain, nervous system, and many more organs and systems in your body. They are not healthy for humans to be around.

Spending time on your boat with these growths puts you and anyone else at severe risk. Mold and water damage remediation for boats can rid your vessel of these problems in a few hours.

A consultation can also pinpoint unexpected areas that may be harboring fungal growth. Fabrics, towels, pads, and other soft items on your boat all likely have some mold in them.

Unsealed cracks and storage areas are also likely candidates for mold contamination. Boat remediation specialists know to check all possible places to ensure your boat is contamination-free.

Schedule a consultation with EnviroClean in Portland, ME, to ensure your boat is free and clear of dangerous mold and mildew. Your boat will be safer, and its value will last longer if you do.

When a professional checks your boat for fungal growth, they know where to look. And once they find a patch of mold or mildew, they get rid of it and disinfect the area immediately.