Tips on Preventing Mold and Mildew

Yes, mold and mildew is ugly. Nobody wants to see those ugly white, orange or green patches anywhere in their home. Yet, they are more than just ugly spots. They are spots that can make us sick. They can trigger allergies and they can trigger asthma attacks. If you don't have allergies or asthma, they can irritate your eyes, throat and nasal passages. For these reasons, we all need to take precautions to prevent them from occurring in our homes. Here are some simple tips on how we can do this.

Knowing Where Mold And Mildew Can Grow

Knowing where mold and mildew can easily grow is one step in preventing it. The places you can expect to find it are in moist areas of your home such as: bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, basements, and in crawl places. However, you can also find mold and mildew on your furniture, in your carpet, on walls and even on appliances.

How To Keep Mold And Mildew From Growing

The best way to keep molds and mildew from growing is to limit the moisture in your home. They cannot breed without moisture. The second way is to destroy any mold and mildew as soon as you see it. This will keep it from spreading and growing. Once you clean up the mold and mildew, it is imperative to figure out why that area of your home has become damp and fix the problem. This will keep more mold and mildew from returning. You can also keep mold and mildew from growing by following these simple tips:

• Use a dehumidifiers and air conditioners in your home, especially during hot and humid times.
• Empty drip pans from air conditioners and refrigerators on a regular basis.
• Try to keep your house warm when the temperature begins to drop outside.
• Insulate your home, especially exterior walls and windows.
• If any area of your home becomes wet try your best to get it completely dried within 24 to 48 hours.
• Fix leaks promptly.
• Always vent the clothes dryer toward the outside

Taking these simple precautions can definitely help reduce and prevent mold from growing in your home, along with mildew.

Sources:

webmd.com