
How Mold Removal Creates a Healthier Living Environment in Chicago Homes

Nasutsa Mabwa
January 14, 2015And just like that, New Year's celebrations are over, and now you have to make good on those resolutions. It's officially
National Staying Healthy Month
, which means it's time to make sure you are living a healthy lifestyle. You probably revived that perennial checklist which includes a proper diet, exercising, and getting more sleep. But what about ensuring your living area is mold free? Why go through the effort of eating right and working out, just to fall ill because of an overlooked mold infestation? Don't make that mistake.
Call ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons
to get a custom mold remediation plan created for your home.
It is recommended that you should exercise at least three times a week for a minimum of thirty minutes. Most people get about half of that recommended amount just by completing household chores and yard work. Weekly cleaning, maintenance, and monitoring of mold prone areas can help add a little physical activity to your schedule, while keeping your home a clean and healthy environment.
Be sure to also extend your monitoring and maintenance to the outdoors as well. Keep an eye out for ice dams, broken or misdirected gutters, and other areas that may introduce water damage to your home. Water damage, when left unchecked, can leave your home open to mold growth.
While there are many options for DIY mold removal, you can never be sure that it has been fully removed when you do it yourself. Professional mold remediation companies not only take care of the colonies, but the mold spores as well, and can prevent the spread of mold throughout your home with proper removal.
While National Staying Healthy Month is geared towards individual health, you should still consider making sure your home is providing you with a healthy environment as well. For help with
mold removal and remediation in Chicago, IL
, contact ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons today. With our expertise, technology, and professionalism, mold will become a thing of the past, and your future will look happy and healthy!
Nasutsa Mabwa is the CEO of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, a nationally recognized, award-winning disaster restoration firm serving Cook, DuPage, and Lake Counties. Under her leadership, the company has become one of Chicagoland’s most trusted providers of water and flood damage restoration, fire and smoke damage cleanup, mold remediation, and specialty cleaning services for both residential and commercial clients.
A respected business and civic leader, Nasutsa has received numerous honors for her contributions to the industry and her community. Her accolades include:
- Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies - 2025 recipient
- Top 100 Women to KNOW in America (2024) by KNOW Women & JPMorgan Chase
- Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40
- SB100 Best of Small Business Award
- 2020 BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics
- Stevie® Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year
- 2020 Daily Herald Business Ledger C-Suite Award
- 2018 ServiceMaster® Achiever Award
She is IICRC-certified in both Water Damage Restoration (WRT) and Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT), combining technical expertise with visionary leadership. Nasutsa holds a Master’s in Urban Planning & Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an MBA in Real Estate Development from Roosevelt University.
Beyond her business achievements, Nasutsa is an active community advocate. She is a Board Member of the Civic Federation, an Advisory Board Member, and Past President of the Executive Committee for the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. She is also a long-standing member of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO).
She is the co-author of RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset, an essential guidebook for homeowners navigating the challenges of water and fire disasters.
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