Mold growth is a serious problem in many homes, apartments and office buildings. Mildew and mold can grow in any part of your home, from the basement to the attic and every room in between. Mold infestation that can affect both the short-term and long-term health of your family.
Here are some facts about mold and what you can do to help prevent its growth:
1) Mold can be anywhere. It may be hidden behind drywall, behind paneling or wallpaper, on the top side of ceiling tiles, or beneath carpeting and padding. Air conditioning and heating ducts can also hide mold. Other common areas for mold to grow are around leaking pipes or pipes that are continually damp with condensation.
2) Controlling dampness and moisture is the most effective way to prevent the growth of mold within your home. It’s important to keep your home clean and dry. Once there is water or moisture present, wood and drywall in your attic or basement provides a great source of nutrition for all types of mold.
Condensation on your basement pipes or windows are a danger sign of high humidity. Wrap cold surfaces (such as basement water pipes) with insulation to prevent condensation.
3) Bathrooms are a prime place for mold to flourish. An exhaust fan will pull moist air out of the bathroom while the shower is running. It is best to allow the exhaust fan to run for 20 minutes after you finish your shower. Also, do not use carpeting in your bathrooms. Carpet is a prime magnet for mold and mildew.
4) Improper removal can make the problem worse. Removing old drywall, wallpaper or opening up previously enclosed areas can unleash a new, larger problem. Disturbances may reveal existing, hidden mold and may serve to disperse mold spores into the air. This can spread the contamination and lead to further health problems.
5) Outside your home, make sure the ground outside slopes away from the foundation, so that water is directed away from the house instead of collecting near the basement.
To grow and spread, mold needs to eat and drink. Moisture can come from leaks, damp basement walls and water vapor that may condense from improperly vented bathrooms. If you find a mold in an area larger than 9 square feet, consider having a professional inspect and deal with the problem.
Air quality testing should be performed if your suspect that your home’s air is causing health problems to you or your family. Samples are laboratory inspected and certified, providing official evidence that there is (or is not) mold contamination in your home.
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