How To Prevent Mold Growth In Your Home This Spring
The warmer weather of spring is moving in to replace the colder winter weather. While spring brings with it blooming flowers and sunshine, it also brings with it new potential problems for mold growth. More moisture means better breeding ground for mold. Luckily, there are ways to prevent it from growing in your home this spring. Here’s how.
1. Control The Moisture In Your Home
Every time you use the shower or bath, moisture builds up on your bathroom surfaces. However, you can reduce the amount of moisture in your bathroom by running your bathroom fan during your shower and for a while after it. The same is true for when you are cooking in the kitchen. If you’re boiling water or cooking food on the stovetop, using your exhaust fan can help get rid of the moisture that is prone to causing mold growth. Your bathroom and kitchen aren’t the only two areas that could use some attention. You can also your AC unit and dehumidifiers to decrease humidity!
2. Clean Out Your Fridge
Are you planning on doing some spring cleaning this year? If so, make sure to add this one to your list! You may have food growing mold as we speak. When this happens, the food can start to decay and release moisture, which can cause a build up of mold in your fridge. This spring, consider throwing old food away and wiping down the inside of your fridge.
3. Fix Leaks and Wet Spots Right Away
Mold only needs 24-48 hours to grow. This spring, make sure to fix any leaks you have ignored and if you notice any water damage, have it fixed immediately. Not only that, but you’ll also want to make sure to clean up any wet spills as soon as possible.
4. Improve Airflow
Spring is the perfect time of year to let some natural, fresh air inside. One easy (and enjoyable) way you can help prevent mold growth this spring is to open some windows and doors to air out the inside of your home.
5. Conduct a Mold Inspection
Sometimes mold can be hidden and not totally visible. That’s why it’s a good idea to add mold inspection to your spring cleaning to-do list! Have a pro like RestoPros out to to your home to look through every inch of your house and test for any signs of mold growth. If we end up finding mold during the inspection, we’ll go over all your options for mold remediation.
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If you’ve taken all these preventative measures to avoid mold this spring, but still end up finding some around your home, don’t worry – RestoPros has you covered. Whether you need mold remediation services or mold testing in Dallas, TX and surrounding areas, RestoPros is here for all your mold remediation and testing needs. Call us today at 855-587-3786 or contact us by filling out our online form here.