Top 10 Ways to Reduce Mold Growth in your Homes

Almost everyone has some idea of where water intrusion, high humidity and mold may be within their home or offices.

Chatsworth, CA (prHWY.com) March 7, 2012 - 1. If any moisture spills, then do your best to extract as much water as possible. If you believe the building materials are still wet, call a professional restoration company for proper drying to reduce mold growth or a mold inspector to confirm moist conditions and possible mold growth areas.

2. Maintain adequate ventilation within you home. Molds thrive when indoor humidity is above 50-60%. Closing doors to rooms that you don't use in the winter can increase mold growth conditions. Crack doors and windows to increase ventilation within unused room to prevent mold growth.

3. In areas that concentrate moisture, such as a bathroom or kitchen, make sure the areas are free of standing moisture. Opening a window or leaving a fan on, prior to closing doors, will prevent the moisture from condensing on the surfaces of the walls or ceiling and decrease the chances of mold growth.

4. In the winter you can often create a small micro-climate by pushing furniture and boxes against the buildings interior & exterior walls. This will increase the chances of mold growth during the winter months when outdoor humidity levels increase. Keep all furniture and object a minimum of 3-4" from exterior walls to help prevent mold growth.

5. Regularly dust and clean areas that may have a combination of constant moisture and dust. When your windows are open, a build up of dust, dirt & mold spores may accumulate around your windows. Increased humidity during the winter may activate and promote ideal mold growth conditions. Clean often to prevent mold growth conditions.

6. Be on the look out for moisture stains that appear to be new. This may indicate a leak or a breakdown in the waterproofing building materials and should be considered a red flag warranting immediate action. Take action to prevent mold growth.

7. If a sudden water leak from the roof or pipe burst within your home, call a professional restoration company immediately. The machines used to clean, dry and contain the moisture will help prevent moisture from initiating mold growth.

8. Monitor exterior conditions for visual clues or indicators that moisture maybe in contact with the interior of your building. Broken roof tiles, stained stucco or improperly maintained yard conditions can increase the chances of moisture making its way into the building envelope and cause unwanted mold growth conditions.

9. Conduct Regular Interior Inspection - This can be done by yourself or by a professional mold inspection company. A professional mold inspection company may point out suspicious moisture related areas or mold growth you may have missed during your inspection.

10. When you do observe a suspicious condition, decide if you need a professional's help. In most cases, it is better to learn more about the building before work begins. By hiring a professional you will your limit your exposure to additional unknown variables and possible mold growth problems.

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