No one likes mold, but sometimes mold grow, and you find yourself either clean it or pick up the phone and call a mold remediation company to do that work. But, is there a way to prevent mold growth? Well, the answer is yes. You can prevent mold growth is you simply follow these recommendations.
- Keep your home clean. Clean it weakly.
- Use an air purifier. You can find them in many stores.
- Use the kitchen vent when cooking.
- Keep closet doors open, and never over pack your closet. Especially if it faces exterior wall.
- Avoid lots of plants in your home. You can have a few.
- Use fan in the shower and install a timer for this fan to work 20 minutes after you shower.
- Use ceiling fans, and open windows. You need air circulation and fresh air.
- Make sure that the dryer vent is properly installed.
- Avoid hand drying clothes inside your home.
- Insulate exterior walls.
- Always keep a gap between big pieces of furniture and un-insulated exterior walls.
- Leave bathroom windows open when it’s not rainy.
- Make sure to inspect the roof before the winter.
- Make sure to clean the gutters before the winter.
- Check for evidence of leaks under sinks, behind washers, under fridges, dishwashers.
- In the winter look for water stains on the ceiling, walls, and next to windows.
- Wipe down any condensation on your windows.
According to our experience these recommendations will substantially improve the indoor air quality of your home and, in addition, reduce the potential for mold growth in the future. There is no “over-night” solution but we believe that the improvement will be significant and, over a relatively short period of time. Tenants and visitors will feel better in their leaving environment.
If we may be of further service to you in the future, please do not hesitate to call. We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing Swift Restoration.
