Mold prevention is very important when it comes to maintaining a healthy home. We have little temperature gauges on every floor of our house that also includes a humidity level indicator. (These are the ones I picked up from Amazon.) They work great and their battery life literally lasts for years. Earlier this year our basement hit over 50% humidity so we immediately picked up a dehumidifier from Amazon. Not just to combat mold but damp environments are also really hard on furniture etc.
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Mold can strike your house at any time, but even more so during the hotter, more humid months. Furthermore, the problem with mold is that once it takes root, almost nothing short of full-fledged mold remediation can remove it from your house.
The annoying part is that you may still end up with some mold spores, waiting for another chance for all the factors to line up. When this happens, they can germinate somewhere in your house where there is an organic material, high moisture or outright water, and shade from the sun.
However, not all is lost. Here are two practical ways to prevent mold from taking root, or at least make it harder for mold spores to do so.
Carry out moisture reduction ways
Moisture is identified as a trigger for spore germination. Be it condensed water vapor, a water leak, or even 50% humidity in the air, once a spore is on organic material, and the moisture levels are reached, there is a big chance that the spore will germinate. The trick, then, is to make sure that there is as little moisture as possible available in the house.
Seek professional help
There is only so much you can do. If you need more help integrating all your solutions, can click to know more about mold removal. Better yet, hire a mold inspector to evaluate the condition of your residential property. Through a professional mold inspection, you’ll have an idea of what your next steps will be, and if necessary, you can obtain the services of a mold remediation company.
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