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02/06/2023
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02/06/2023
Keeping your home free from mold is integral to keeping your household healthy and safe. In order to protect your family or tenants from developing serious health issues from mold, there are several cleaning and ventilation methods to keep your home mold-free. Reduce the chances of mold growing in your home with these simple tips!
If you have already noticed there’s mold growth in your home, you’ll want to get it all removed from your home and repair the damages right away. This way you can reduce any more mold spores to spread throughout your house and potentially get your household ill.
Where there is moisture, mold prevails. Did that make your spine tingle? In the Pacific Northwest, where humidity is high and wet conditions are the norm, it sounds impossible to avoid dampness in the home. There are countless types of mold and not all of them are toxic and harmful. The molds that can thrive indoors are commonly known as Cladosporium, Penicillium, and Aspergillus. Mold spores need a vehicle to thrive whether by air or by attaching to people or objects.
“Mold sprouts from tiny spores that float about in the air and settle on moist surfaces, where they reproduce into mold colonies” (1). This is why ventilation is vital to minimize chances of the mold spores lingering in your home. When mold begins to spread and mature in the home, it can lead to serious health problems and damage to your property. The two main things to remember are to make sure your home is well-ventilated and dry.
The mold that grows indoors thrives on ceilings, walls, carpets, insulation, tiles, cardboard, paper, and wooden products. If moisture can be retained and there is no ventilation, you’re likely to have mold growth flourish and colonize.
If you’d like to read more in-depth about Black Mold, here’s a great article for you.
People with pre-existing respiratory problems or weakened immune systems will be the first to experience the effects of mold. For others, it may be some mild and uncomfortable symptoms that will be hard to ignore.
Some health hazards include:
Here’s a comprehensive guide to Mold In Your House by MedicalNewsToday.
There are several ways to eliminate the chances of mold growth in your home:
If you already have mold growth in your home, you’ll want to take care of that right away!
Here’s a resource to help you get going but if it’s severe, you’ll want to call technicians to get it removed and repair other damages.
The art of keeping mold at bay could be its own series. Mold is a major issue in the Pacific Northwest. The key is ventilation and reducing moisture. So how do you manage this in such a moist environment?
These simple maintenance methods can prevent mold to thrive and colonize your home. When you stay on top of eliminating all chances for mold to spread, you will reduce structural damage and keep your home safe for all the residents.
Moisture control, cleanliness, and air ventilation are the three keys to reducing the humidity levels in your home. When you clear your house of mold infestation, not only will the air quality improve drastically but your immune system can rebuild itself again. Keep your home mold-free with these simple tips and prevent any chance of it taking over your home.
Our February 2023 promotion: 15% OFF Drywall Repairs!
Take this opportunity to get your drywall repairs taken care of.
(1) HGTV: How to Identify and Remove Mold in Your Home. Hochberg, Mina.
Keeping your home free from mold is integral to keeping your household healthy and safe. In order to protect your family or tenants from developing serious health issues from mold, there are several cleaning and ventilation methods to keep your home mold-free. Reduce the chances of mold growing in your home with these simple tips!
If you have already noticed there’s mold growth in your home, you’ll want to get it all removed from your home and repair the damages right away. This way you can reduce any more mold spores to spread throughout your house and potentially get your household ill.
Where there is moisture, mold prevails. Did that make your spine tingle? In the Pacific Northwest, where humidity is high and wet conditions are the norm, it sounds impossible to avoid dampness in the home. There are countless types of mold and not all of them are toxic and harmful. The molds that can thrive indoors are commonly known as Cladosporium, Penicillium, and Aspergillus. Mold spores need a vehicle to thrive whether by air or by attaching to people or objects.
“Mold sprouts from tiny spores that float about in the air and settle on moist surfaces, where they reproduce into mold colonies” (1). This is why ventilation is vital to minimize chances of the mold spores lingering in your home. When mold begins to spread and mature in the home, it can lead to serious health problems and damage to your property. The two main things to remember are to make sure your home is well-ventilated and dry.
The mold that grows indoors thrives on ceilings, walls, carpets, insulation, tiles, cardboard, paper, and wooden products. If moisture can be retained and there is no ventilation, you’re likely to have mold growth flourish and colonize.
If you’d like to read more in-depth about Black Mold, here’s a great article for you.
People with pre-existing respiratory problems or weakened immune systems will be the first to experience the effects of mold. For others, it may be some mild and uncomfortable symptoms that will be hard to ignore.
Some health hazards include:
Here’s a comprehensive guide to Mold In Your House by MedicalNewsToday.
There are several ways to eliminate the chances of mold growth in your home:
If you already have mold growth in your home, you’ll want to take care of that right away!
Here’s a resource to help you get going but if it’s severe, you’ll want to call technicians to get it removed and repair other damages.
The art of keeping mold at bay could be its own series. Mold is a major issue in the Pacific Northwest. The key is ventilation and reducing moisture. So how do you manage this in such a moist environment?
These simple maintenance methods can prevent mold to thrive and colonize your home. When you stay on top of eliminating all chances for mold to spread, you will reduce structural damage and keep your home safe for all the residents.
Moisture control, cleanliness, and air ventilation are the three keys to reducing the humidity levels in your home. When you clear your house of mold infestation, not only will the air quality improve drastically but your immune system can rebuild itself again. Keep your home mold-free with these simple tips and prevent any chance of it taking over your home.
Our February 2023 promotion: 15% OFF Drywall Repairs!
Take this opportunity to get your drywall repairs taken care of.
(1) HGTV: How to Identify and Remove Mold in Your Home. Hochberg, Mina.
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