I don’t know what your current situation is in regard to mold, and while it’s not always possible, my goal has always been to show you how to avoid dealing with it all together.
In light of this, today I’m going to give you a few tips on preventing mold growth in your home.
The most important rule is to keep your house or building dry, dry, dry.
There has been countless stories in the media about toxic mold, and this isn’t going to change anytime soon. And while some houses do have a major problem, most do not, and in most cases you can handle what mold is there.
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It all comes down to keeping your house, including basement and attic, dry, because mold spores are all around us, just waiting to land on a damp surface and grow, feeding on cellulose, wood, paper on the face of plasterboard panels, paint and many other surfaces.
Mold will grow on any surface except glass, unpainted metal and some high-gloss hard surfaces.
Keeping everything dry means eliminating sources of water: basement seepage, leaks from defective or broken siding or a roof, faulty water lines or defective drains.
If you have leaks, such as I’ve just mentioned, fix them immediately; if not, your home will soon have a major mold infestation that will cause serious health consequences and result in extensive damage to your home.
Another source of moisture is condensation: Water vapor is always in the house, created by breathing, washing, bathing, and cooking. Eventually this water vapor will condense on cool surfaces, in basements, living quarters and attics.
Ventilation is the way to stop this condensation. In a basement, ventilate in spring, summer and fall. At particularly humid times, use a dehumidifier. Basement ventilation is usually not necessary in winter because humidity is low.
In the attic, ventilate using soffit vents (the soffit is the under part of the roof overhang) and ridge vents to release built-up moisture.
Basement seepage is hard to control. Sometimes it can be controlled by proper grading of the land outside, so it slopes down, away from the house. Make sure downspouts carry runoff water at least 10 feet from your home.
Ventilation is always your best bet, especially in tight, well-insulated houses. In winter, the heat will help get rid of moisture. In summer, air-conditioning will handle the moisture.
If you see mold growing, clean it up as fast as possible, using a product that’s specifically formulated for this purpose, such as that found here –> Black Mold Cleaner.
And one last tip:
Do not use bleach!
Many people do so, only to find that the mold returns just a short time later.
If you want long term results, bleach is not the answer.
Here’s to your success.
Kevin Thompson
P.S. My next no-charge consumer awareness tele-class is just around the corner. If you want to participate, just use the link above to register.