All hope is not lost. Here are some mold prevention tips to keep your home and your family healthy!
Mold can go from a natural occurrence to a dangerous hazard in the blink of an eye. It occurs naturally almost everywhere in the world and simply opening the door and walking inside can bring mold spores into your home. The hazard doesn’t start until mold starts to grow in your home. It can ruin your things, lower your property values, and cause you and your family health issues. But how can you keep mold from infesting your home? Well, we have some tips to help you prevent mold from growing in your home!
Temperature
Mold grows the best in humid temperatures between 72 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes Maryland summers the best time for mold to take root in your basement. Because mold likes moist living conditions, condensation is a particularly dangerous thing to have in your home. A great way to avoid mold growth is to turn the temperature down a few degrees and to use a dehumidifier.
Keeping it Dry
In addition to dehumidifying your home, make sure to clean up any water as soon as it is found. Mold can start to take root within two days of contact and start showing within 72 hours. It is important to keep items in your home dry. If you find wet laundry, was it as soon as you find it in order to prevent mold. Make sure to have a proper exhaust fan running in all bathrooms in your home. These fans are made to prevent moisture from lingering in your bathrooms. Running the fan during and after your showers can prevent mold growth in your bathroom. If your shower or bathtub is leaking, apply caulk to the area and disinfect it.
Improving Your Home
One thing you can do to help keep water out of your home is keeping gutters clear. Although cleaning gutters is a dirty job, it is vital to keeping your home flood-free. They are a defense for keeping water out of your home. Fixing downed gutters is also an important part to home maintenance that could save you time and money in the long run. Another step to mold prevention is to direct water away from your home. If your property is sloping toward your house, you may find water in your basement or crawlspace. Speaking with a local contractor may help shed some light on how to redirect the water away from your home. While mold is neither a plant nor an animal, this fungus has been known to take root in a house plant’s soil. Checking your plant’s soil for mold is a vital part of keeping mold at bay. Remember that mold loves moisture and free water is free food for mold spores. If you find mold, talk with your local horticulturist or nursery about how to get rid of the mold before it can move to other areas of your home.
These tips will help limit the chances of mold growing in your home. If you suspect mold growth in your home, contact Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group for mold testing and remediation in order to stop it from spreading in other areas.
Contact Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group
If you suspect your home of having mold, contact the professionals at Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group. With more than 30 years in the mold remediation industry, we have the experience and tools to help you. Contact us at 410-258-3579 or 1-877-591-MOLD (6653). Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest!
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