Rain, rain, go away ...

... come again another day. This was heard around our neighborhood when I was growing up. Every time it rained, we wanted to be outside and hoped for the rain to go away. No doubt many people have been saying this throughout the Midwest. Our town of Avon had over 4-1/2 inches of rain in less than one day last week! Flooding was happening in places we haven't seen even a puddle in years. Tennessee certainly had enough, evidenced by the flooding they experienced recently. Storms came through our area again last night; lightning struck houses in Fishers and Greenwood, and I'm sure other places as well. It's been quite a wet spring and early summer!

The flooding and dampness from all this moisture can cause a lot of mold, and we all hear quite a bit about mold on walls, floors and ceilings as a result. But, since we focus on the contents of homes and businesses, we wanted to remind everyone to watch for mold developing on your furniture. Whether it's wood or upholstery, mold can grow and cause health issues.

If you see or suspect mold in your hosue, check with a certified mold remediation expert regarding how to best remove the mold from your furniture and other contents on your house or business. You might also want to check with your insurance agent to see if you are covered for this damage and the resulting restoration.