How to Prevent and Eliminate Mold
January 26, 2010
Mold is a health hazard, period. Learning how to eliminate mold that is now growing in your home and how to prevent it from returning are imperative. Mold can cause all kinds of health problems with respiratory issues at the top of the list, preventing mold before it ever starts is always the best, however, eliminating once it has started growing will work just as well.
The very first thing you must in order to prevent mold from growing in your home is to keep things dry. The indoor humidity level should stay between 30 and 50% and use dehumidifiers when necessary. Not sure what your humidity levels are, a simple and affordable hygrometer will give you the answer. New homes normally require dehumidification more often than older homes and on a regular basis for at least up to one year.
Stale air is a major contributor to mold. Moisture is a breeding ground for mold and stale air is the counterpart this occurrence. Ventilating all areas of your home that can be humid such as bathrooms, attics, and even such necessary appliances as the clothes dryer can be a cause of moisture and stale air in the home. Circulating the air in your home will help prevent mold. Use ceiling fans, air conditioning, and open the doors and windows as much as possible. Mold spore counts are usually higher indoors than outdoors so let that fresh air in.
Condensation can and does cause mold to grow. This is one main reason you need to ensure that your windows are properly sealed as well as all your cold water pipes and air conditioning vents are properly insulated.
Every month you should investigate your home for the beginning growth of mold. The most likely places to look include kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and attics. Even a slight discoloration could be the beginning of mold.
If you find mold, and you will, you need to treat the area immediately. Mold left to grow will in fact grow quickly and take over an area. Then the troubles begin. You can use bleach or an alternative cleaning agent, just be sure that the cleaning product you use will remove the mold. If you have a larger area then you should contact a professional.
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Wonderful article to prevent molds and mildew! Well, I got a dehumidifier and I can say that it is really one of the best and most effective way to prevent and remove moisture in the air that produces the molds! And I recommend this as well to my friends.
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