Don’t let mold ruin your holiday cheer this year! Mold can be an issue this time of year, with the moisture, decorations, live Christmas trees, and more. Here are the top 6 tips to avoiding mold this holiday season.
1. Avoid Christmas Tree Syndrome
Christmas tree syndrome is an allergic reaction to mold spores that hang around live trees. To avoid this from happening, make sure you clean the tree before bringing it inside, limit the time the tree is inside, consider cutting the tree yourself, or get an artificial tree.
2. Properly Store Decorations At The End Of The Season
When storing away items, such as holiday décor, make sure they are all entirely clean and dry before you do. If locked away in a container until next season while still wet or damp, you could open that box to a green and blue surprise this time next year. While surprises this time of year can be fun, this is NOT one of them!
3. Use Exhaust Fans
Hosting guests this holiday season? You may be doing a lot of cooking, then! Your bathroom may also see a rise in use. Make sure you’re using exhaust fans at all times in your kitchen and bathroom, as they help remove the excess moisture from your air. This will help prevent you from any mold issues and improve your indoor air quality. It’s important you are keeping healthy humidity levels in your home.
4. Fix Leaks Right Away
You should regularly be checking your home for any signs of leaks. The best places to check are water-prone areas, like your drains, kitchen, bathroom and basement. If you notice any signs of leaks, no matter how big or small, have it repaired right away. Mold only needs 24-48 hours to grow, and thrives best in moist, humid areas.
5. Keep Any Mold-Prone Areas Clean & Dry
Certain areas of your home, like your kitchen and bathroom, are more prone to mold. Make sure you are cleaning and drying these areas, such as around the sinks, shower, tub, and windows frequently to prevent a moldy nightmare before Christmas.
6. Take Off Shoes At The Door
Tell your guests to come in – and stay awhile! Putting a basket by the door for all their shoes, or kindly asking them to remove them at the door, is one way to ensure no mold makes its way inside this holiday. Spores can actually attach themselves to your shoes – and clothing. That’s why you want to make sure you and your guests aren’t wearing shoes while inside the home.
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