Keeping Mold Out of Your Home

7/2/2019 (Permalink)

Mold can pose a huge hazard for everyone living in your home. it's important that preventative measures are taken to ensure safety for you Family. 

1. Identify problem areas in your home and correct them. You can't completely 'mold proof' your home but you can look for problem areas that could be hot beds for mold spore production such as a place where a leak is occurring, a basement that has flooded or a window with condensation. Consider installing a dehumidifier or looking into hiring professionals should heavy lifting be required.  

2. Dry wet areas immediately. Mold can't grow without moisture. Therefore even so much as a spill on a carpet should be dried up as quickly as possible. If you experience a flood remove all damaged carpeting, bedding furniture and other items then promptly call the professionals at SERVPRO.

Prevent moisture with proper ventilation. Daily activities such as showering, doing laundry and cooking could be encouraging mold growth. To prevent this ensure you have proper ventilation through out your house. After showering leave the bathroom door opened until the moisture is dried up, never leave wet clothing in the washing machine for too long and have a goof HVAC system and dehumidifier installed.