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Some Tips to Follow To Reduce Mold Production

Author: Newsun Cliott
by Newsun Cliott
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Mold can increase leaps and bounds in just one day, so take care that the necessary condition of humidity does not prevail. Read further as to know about few mold control tips for the house.

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Mold in the house is surely a matter of great concern especially if kids are also around as mold poses some serious health threats. Mold can travel inside and outside of the house without letting your naked eye getting known about it. Moisture is the main key ingredient for mold build up and if this can be taken care of, the chances of mold production can be reduced. Water damage in Miami is high and thus the chances of mold production are also high, thus small tips that can be taken in the house for suppressing mold are:

1. Repair the Leakages

Leakages are the most common reason for mold production and if any leakage is detected then it should be act upon immediately. Water leakage should be checked regularly else you will get to know about leakage when the mold will already have its place made. Roof leakages and pipe leakages should be act upon as quickly as possible.

2. Clean Gutters

Gutters should be clean regularly and even repaired well in time if there is any sort of leakage. Leaking gutters can become the source of many other health concerns straight away other than just being a source of mold production. Make sure the ground slopes are little away from the building foundation so that water does not become the reason for damp foundations.

3. Control Humidity

Keep the indoor humidity low; try keeping it below 60 percent. High humidity provides the perfect environment for mold to reproduce. Keep the air conditioning drip pans clean and the drain lines unobstructed and flowing properly.

4. Control Moisture

If you see condensation or moisture collecting on windows, walls or pipes dry the wet surfaces and reduce the moisture or the water source. Condensation can also be a sign of rising humidity.

  1. Combustion appliances like stoves will produce water vapors and increase the humidity level. Such appliances should be preferably kept outside the house.
  2. Use exhaust fans and other similar devices whenever cooking, running the dishwasher or dish washing. Open the bathroom windows to not let the humidity rise and also to let the bathroom dry at the earliest.

Try and keep the house well ventilated and even keep check on the hidden mold. The room will smell moldy even if you cannot see the mold with naked eye. Use of chemicals can kill mold but dead mold can also cause allergic reactions so hire cleaning service in Fort Lauderdale FL.

About the Author

The author has rich experience in restoring the mold damage in Miami.

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