How to Prevent and Remove Mold at Home
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Mold can be a serious problem when neglected. It can damage your house and cost you a lot of money to get removed when it becomes worse. Not only that, inhaling and touching mold spores can cause allergies and health issues! It can appear in different shapes and colors, sometimes in places that you don’t look at often. You surely don’t want these to happen. Learn how to prevent and remove mold at home with these tips by Rise on Youtube.
1. Understand where mold loves to grow
Did you know that mold loves moisture? If the humidity level of the environment is over 55%, it will more likely grow. Are you in a humid climate or living near large bodies of water? You are most susceptible to mold problems but any home collecting moisture is at risk. Make sure to clean the wet spots on your house to prevent mold growth.
2. Do a mold check in high-risk places
Check your bathroom, kitchen, attic, basement, inside your walls, and even under cabinets. Mold can grow almost anywhere including wood, drywall, ceilings, tiles, and even upholstery. Also, don’t forget to check the perimeter of your home.
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3. Ventilate your home
Several home heating and cooling systems don’t ventilate your air. They are designed to recycle air that’s in your home that’s why toxic and mold-infested air stays in your house. ERVs and HRVs are required in most new homes. They filter mold spores and bring clean fresh air into your home.
4. Remove carpeting
Are you aware that carpets can trap moisture and promote mold growth, especially in areas exposed to water? Remove them from these places of your house to prevent mold.
5. Get a dehumidifier
Humidifiers reduce your home’s humidity by drawing moisture out of the air and usually into a bucket.
6. Clean and disinfect mold immediately
Bleach is ineffective. It’s also terrible for your home’s air quality. Use vinegar and water as a solution, a natural way to remove mold.
