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Indoor mold is the indicator that you have an excess water or moisture problem in your home. Moisture/water can come from many sources like a leak in piping or seeping in through your basement floors. Even just taking a shower or boiling a kettle adds moisture to the air in your home.
Colder environments can hold less moisture than warmer environments. That is why moisture is seen to condense on the inside of windows for example, when the weather outside gets colder. And when this moisture collects, it becomes a perfect medium for mold growth.
So is there something you can do to try to control indoor mold in your home? Yes there is! Control the moisture in your home. Below are 8 ways in which you can do just that!
Fix any leaks or seepage that you witness in your home.
Cover the dirt in your crawlspaces with plastic and ensure that they are well ventilated.
Install and use kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to expel moisture outside.
Ensure that the laundry dryer is vented to the outside.
Turn off humidifiers or kerosene heaters when you experience moisture condensating on windows or anywhere else.
Install dehumidifiers and/or air conditioners for use in warmer and more humid environments.
Increase the temperature of cold surfaces where moisture condenses.
Increase circulation to rooms where moisture is higher by use of fans and opening doors.
It doesn't matter where you live, most areas have some sort of moisture problem. Some are produced by the environment as in the north where the temperature varies greatly from summer to winter. Others are created by man in our effort to cool our environment in order to be comfortable.
For the sake of your health and the health of those living in or visiting your home, control the moisture within your home to help eliminate indoor mold.
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