When it comes to protecting your home against mold and mildew, residential mold prevention is key. Your residential mold and mildew prevention expert will give you all the tools and tips you need to help you keep your home free of the moisture that attracts mold and mildew in the first place.
The reality is this: most homes and buildings in general have mold in them to some degree. Even the natural moisture in the air can lead to a mold outbreak in the home, so unless you are constantly using a dehumidifier and ventilating your property, you're going to have mold. Luckily, a majority of mold types — and there are thousands of them — are harmless but still unsanitary. Only a handful of molds can cause serious harm or injury.
What can you do to prevent mold in your home? It begins with calling a residential mold prevention specialist. This specialist will walk through your home and identify the areas where you already have mold or where mold can become more prevalent if you don't treat the areas. They will then test any mold they do find and take measures to help keep more mold from forming.
How do you prevent mold in the home? Here are some residential mold prevention tips (they also work for mildew) that can help you keep your home in better condition, for longer.
Keep your home ventilated
The attic and the basement can be most prone to mold damage because you don't go into these areas often and they may not be properly ventilated. A large fan in the basement keeps air moving. You should have an attic fan as well for ventilation.
Change your air filters
If you have air filters in your heating and cooling units, change them often. Mold spores can get in the air filters and spread throughout your home via the vents. While you're at it, getting your vents professionally cleaned can be a great way to perform residential mold prevention.
Keep sink areas dry
Mold loves to thrive under sinks. Keep these areas dry by fixing any slow or small leaks. Place absorbent towels around pipes to absorb moisture that gets on them. Keep sink areas open periodically to allow them to fully dry, and call your residential mold prevention specialist if you smell something moldy, musty, or muddy underneath your sinks.
Mold spores can be kept at bay with the right preventative measures. Your residential mold removal specialist will give you a rundown of what you can do to keep mold spores away.
Contact a company like Household Environmental to learn more.
