Mold is a problem that can affect both your and your home’s well-being. For that reason, you’ll want to make sure you are prioritizing mold prevention as much as possible. Below are three of our top tips for preventing mold growth for a healthier home.
- Clean up spills quickly. Mold needs moisture to grow, so when an area gets wet and is ignored, mold can become a problem. Make sure to clean up any spills quickly to prevent moisture from seeping into your floor, furniture, or anywhere else there’s a spill. Once a spill has gone ignored for a couple days, the potential for mold growth increases dramatically.
- Use the fan when you shower. Mold is commonly found in bathrooms because they get particularly humid. When you take long, hot showers, the steam can cause the walls of the bathroom to get moist and lead to mold growth. You can help combat this problem by turning on your fan when you shower to keep the room well ventilated.
- Install a dehumidifier. Dehumidifiers do exactly what their name says: reduce the humidity of an area. Dehumidifiers are most effective in areas that naturally get humid, such as the basement. Because they are constantly running, dehumidifiers are highly effective at controlling humidity levels. You just need to remember to dump out the water that gets collected once the dehumidifier is full.
At Howell Healthy Homes, we offer services designed to help you make your home healthy again after a mold problem develops. If you’ve spotted mold growth or you’re worried you have hidden mold growing around your home, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team today.