Managing Your Indoor Humidity Could Help You Avoid Mold

If there’s too much humidity in your home, then you likely have a few problems on your hands: condensation is building on your windows, there’s a general sense of discomfort, and your body is having trouble regulating its own temperature. But did you know that mold can grow in these conditions too? In order to grow and thrive, mold needs moisture and warmth, and if you have high humidity in your home, then both of these conditions are present. Here’s how managing your indoor humidity could help you avoid mold.

Note: If your home is already at a high humidity level, then it’s possible that mold has already been cultivated. Have your home inspected by a licensed mold remediation specialist. You can get details on this below.

How to Manage Indoor Humidity Levels

Alternate Title: How to Lower Humidity Levels in Your Home

Stop Using Your Humidifier

You may have made a humidifier part of your daily routine. You’re not even thinking about the outcome of using it anymore. You just know that it has made you more comfortable indoors in the past. And, of course, that makes sense because during those times the humidity in your home was too low. It was correcting the issue. At this time, however, you should stop using your humidifier.

Don’t Use Incense Diffusers

If you have an incense diffuser that uses water to saturate the incense, you should stop using it if your home is experience high levels of humidity. You can try some other alternatives like lighting an incense stick, burning a scented candle, or using a plugin scent diffuser. However, you should be warned that all these methods can harm your indoor air quality. You’re better off purchasing an all-natural scented spray and using it sparingly.

Correct Indoor Ventilation

If you’re experiencing an influx of humidity in a certain room, that’s usually a good indication that you have poor ventilation in this room as well. You’ve probably seen something similar happen in your laundry room if your dryer isn’t ventilating properly. Condensation droplets form on the lids of your appliances. Make sure your vents are open and unblocked by furniture or decorations, and be sure that you’re replacing your AC filter at least once every quarter.

When to Hire a Mold Remediation Specialist

Managing your indoor humidity could help you avoid mold, but if you suspect mold is already present in your home, then it’s time to hire a mold remediation specialist. As mold can be hazardous to your health, especially when dealt with in close quarters, you should never try to remove, clean, or remediate mold on your own. Specialists have special tools with which to do this safely, so you and your family can breathe easy indoors.

If you’re experiencing any of these conditions, it’s time to call a specialist:

  • High humidity levels
  • Difficulty breathing indoors
  • Indoor allergies (not present when indoors in other locations)
  • Respiratory issues and illnesses, exacerbated when in your own home
  • Visual representations of mold
  • Water damage

Call 855-587-3786 today to speak with a friendly RestoPros representative about your mold remediation options.