How Humidifiers Grow Mold in Your Chicago Home
Sam Simon
December 5, 2014For mold removal services in Chicago, contact ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons.
The early signs of winter are here and colder days are ahead. The frigid weather brings along the dry air that reduces the moisture in our homes to a point where we need to run a humidifier to maintain a proper humidity level. Before you start up the humidifier, you may want to make sure you do not have mold growth in your home which could become a bigger problem with a humidifier adding moisture. Mold growth can be tough to detect, but ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons can help you with all your
mold remediation in Chicago, IL
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There are many signs that help you figure out if you potentially have a mold problem in your home. Check all dark and damp areas, such as the basement, and make sure there is no noticeable moisture. Even leaky piping can be a great indicator that you may have a mold problem. If you have checked and you don't notice any mold, but you still have that musty smell lingering, you may have hidden mold, which is usually behind wallpaper or the dry wall. The best solution for this type of mold is to have a professional mold remediation team come to your home and verify the extent of the damage.
While hidden mold is certainly the toughest mold to find and resolve, it is something that can be completely removed with the proper mold remediation plan. The first step involves finding out the root cause for the mold growth and making sure that is rectified. After that, a professional team can remove all mold damaged areas while minimizing the destruction of property. There are many other steps to consider, but the two important ones are finding the source of the mold growth, and implementing the correct mold remediation plan to fully resolve the problem.
Mold damage is something you never plan to have to worry about, but when you have concerns that you may have a mold problem, it is best to contact experts to ensure the problem is completely resolved. ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons is here to help with mold remediation in Chicago, IL. If you find you may have a mold problem,
please give us a call
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Sam Simon
Sam Simon is the Co-Owner and Managing Director of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, a certified MBE/WBE disaster restoration and specialty cleaning firm proudly serving Cook, Lake, and DuPage Counties in Illinois. With over 30 years of experience in restoration project management, field operations, and emergency response, Sam plays a vital leadership role in overseeing service execution, technician development, reconstruction, and subcontractor coordination.
He holds the IICRC’s highest technical designation as a Master Fire & Water Restorer, a distinction achieved by fewer than 1% of professionals in the restoration industry. His technical scope includes water and flood damage restoration, fire and smoke recovery, mold remediation, and post-disaster reconstruction across both residential and commercial sectors.
Sam has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to helping communities in crisis. He has participated in large-scale disaster recovery efforts across the U.S., providing boots-on-the-ground leadership during Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, and Harvey, as well as catastrophic floods, wildfires, and deep freeze events throughout Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, and beyond. His dedication to serving distressed families and businesses in the wake of national catastrophes reflects both his personal values and ServiceMaster’s mission of restoring peace of mind.
In 2019, Sam was selected for the HACIA Contractor Training Program, a competitive six-month construction management cohort offered by the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association. The program delivers intensive instruction in blueprint reading, estimating, project management, and construction law—skills that support the company’s continued growth in emergency build-back and general contracting services.
Before co-founding ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, Sam built a successful creative career under the name Sam Zabadneh, contributing to notable film and television productions including Chicago Fire (2012), Juvies (2007), and Image Union (1978). His media and videography background continues to shape ServiceMaster’s marketing strategy, digital training resources, and brand storytelling.
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Sam is also the co-author of RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset—a practical guidebook for homeowners navigating the challenges of water, fire, and mold damage.
Under the direction of majority owner and President & CEO Nasutsa Mabwa, and with Sam’s operational leadership, ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons has earned numerous regional and national accolades, including:
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