10 Things You Need To Know About Mold

Mold issues are something no homeowner wants to have, but it shows up in homes often. It is easy for mold to get started under the right conditions. Accumulations of dust and dirt are a good invitation for mold to grow. Mold is a fungus that occurs naturally in the environment, but you don't want it in your home.

 

 

1. Mold can lead to outbreaks of respiratory problems such as asthma. Mold can lead to serious health risks because of allergic reactions.

 

2. Moist conditions are necessary for mold to survive and spread. A water leak or intrusion is where the mold growth will begin.

 

3. Clean surfaces that have mold with detergent and water, and be certain to dry areas well after cleaning. Any absorbent materials will need to be replaced if mold sets in.

 

4. It is not practical to remove all molds from an indoor environment. It can however be managed by controlling moisture.

 

5. By the time you realize you have mold issues in your home, it is already a very big problem.

 

6. Molds will grow on any surface if the moisture conditions are right. Carpet, wood, paper, and food all have problems with mold.

 

7. Never install carpet where there are situations of moisture leakage or a perpetual high level of moisture. Drinking fountains and concrete floors that have condensation problems are examples of bad places to install carpet.

 

8. Cut inside humidity to 30%-60% to slow down mold growth. Ventilation by mechanical fans in wet areas is one way to do this. Air conditioning and dehumidifiers are good ways to fight mold. The more fans you have that vent to the outside, the better you will control mold.

 

9. Don't allow wet building materials to stay in your home for longer than 24 hours or mold can begin to spread.

 

10. Add insulation to prevent condensation based on heat transfer.

 

Mold destroys air quality and can lead to long range problems that affect cleanliness and health if it is not controlled early. The professionals at Green Horizon can perform an audit on your home and advise you of any issues you may have with mold and offer you suggestions on how to achieve a healthy indoor environment for you and your family.