How Long Does Mold Growth Begin After Water Damage?
In most situations the potential for mold to begin growing starts after 48 hours. Depending on the material (drywall, wood, sheet rock) and the amount of moisture/humiditiy, mold can grow rapidly if the material is porous and proper mitigation service has not been started.
Why Do You Need To Throw Out Personal Property Exposed to Sewer Water
Should you experience a water damage disaster caused by a sewage backup you will likely find that the cleaning and restoration process is much more complex. The main reason for this is that the the IICRC which is the leading authority of restoration industy has established categories of water damage, (I,II,III). Category 3 water damage is viewed to be the most severe, and due to the potential for bacteria and pathogens, their is a high potential for health related conseqences should the materials not be 100% cleaned appropriately. Therefore many materials impacted by a sewage backup (drywall, carpet, furniture) will be required to be discarded. The good news is most insurance companies offer contents, or personal property coverage for this potential.