Prevent Mold Growth

How can we prevent Mold Growth?

1. Remember what causes Mold and look out for it: Mold needs organic material to be wet/damp with a lack of air flow to start growing. The air born Mold settles and Mold has a good environment to grow on.

A few Short examples:

Dripping water/pipe under the sink
Wood (most cases, left over by the builder) in a cold cellar, air flow not sufficient – Mold can grow on the wood.
Condensation on windows, dust that has built up , and curtains or Blinds that prevent air flow.

2. Dust control – Mold particles are smaller than dust, Mold spores “attach” to the “dust particles” and travels with dust. Less dust=less Mold

3. Address moisture issues.

4. Air Flow - we need to create air flow, especially in damp places:

Lack of ventilation in the attic that has condensation problems can help mould grow.

One more common mistake that people make:

An area that has lack of air flow -then a couch is set against the wall, if the humidity is relatively high, Mold may grow.

5. Bathroom fans- leave them on at least 20 Minutes after a shower.

Places Mold can grow that we do not look at on a regular base :

· Windows

· Cold rooms

· Attics

· Under the sink

· The corners of the basement

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