Mold Prevention Tips
9/10/2018 (Permalink)
Mold Prevention Tips
- Keep humidity levels as low as you can - no higher than 50% - all day long. An air conditioner or dehumidifier will help you keep the level low. Keep in mind that humidity levels change over the course of a day with changes in the moisture in the air and the air temperature, so you will need to check the humidity levels more than once a day.
- Be sure your home has enough ventilation. Use exhaust fans which vent outside your home in the kitchen and bathroom.
- Fix any leaks in your home's roof, walls, or plumbing.
- Have your home dried out and cleaned thoroughly and quickly (within 24-48 hour)
- Clean bathrooms with mold-killing products.
- Remove or replace carpets and upholstery that have been soaked and cannot be dried promptly.