Conserving Energy At Home

Mold growing inside your home can sometimes be hard to spot. Undetected mold can spread and begin to cause property damage as well as a potentially dangerous health concern for you and your family. Whether you've had issues with mold in the past or you just want to take extra precautions to avoid issues in the future, here are some tips on how you can keep mold out of your home.

Use a Dehumidifier

A damp environment like your bathroom or your basement can be quite welcoming to mold. Keep moisture out of the air by using a dehumidifier. You can automate the dehumidifier to keep humidity below a certain percentage or turn it on manually in the bathroom after every shower or bath.

Use an Exhaust Fan

Proper air circulation can help prevent the development of mold. If you have poor circulation in a part of your house, consider installing an exhaust fan. This will allow for better circulation and ventilation.

Open Windows and Doors

No one is suggesting leaving your doors or windows wide open all the time. But if you don't want to have to put multiple exhaust fans all over the house, simply opening a door or window from time to time can work wonders for air circulation and ventilation.

Clean Your Bathroom

You really should be cleaning your bathroom more often anyway, right? Specifically, you will want to wipe down any surface that has lingering moisture on it, like shower tiles or a shower curtain. Use a cleaning spray designed to keep mold at bay to spray these areas down with a washcloth or another cleaning tool after every shower or bath. 

Pick Up Wet Clothes and Towels

Do you have kids that just throw towels or wet clothes anywhere? Do you maybe even still do this yourself? Get the entire family on board with putting wet clothes or towels somewhere they can properly hang dry. Leaving anything damp just lying around is practically begging for mold to arrive.

Keep an Eye on Your Roof and Foundation

An undetected leak in your roof can cause significant property damage in your attic, including the development of mold. While you are up there for an inspection, also be sure to clean your gutters to avoid a situation where water drips directly down to your home's foundation and then gets into the basement.

A regular mold inspection from a mold prevention expert will keep your family safe and provide peace of mind.

For more info about mold inspections, contact a local company.