How to prevent mold growth
Preventing mold from growing proves cheaper than the home mold removal after it had grown.
As I mentioned earlier, mold needs 4 items to grow – water, food, ideal temperature and air.
We can’t control the air and food source, but we can reduce the moisture content in our homes to cripple mold activities.
Address all leaking pipes, roofs and windows without any delay. This is because mold needs a constant supply of moisture to take hold before multiplying. We stop mold by cutting off its water source. If a leak is repaired immediately, house mold cannot spread.
Good drainage is important to our homes. Rain water should be drained away rather than allowed to collect in the basement.
Ensure that wet areas such as sinks, toilets, laundry rooms and bathtubs do not have standing water.
To keep our homes at low humidity, we may consider the use of a dehumidifier or an air-conditioner.
Be mindful of areas where cold and warm air meets, the ideal situation for creating moisture.
Be a mold inspector of your beloved home, and check especially the exterior. Are there any chances for water to leak into the interior? Fix as soon as possible any cracks in the wall. Mold inspection and mold detection go hand in hand towards mold control.
Also, we must not forget to make sure our homes are well ventilated. Fresh air that recycles in the home interior provides a clean, healthy environment for us to live in.
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