How Do You Prevent Mold From Growing In Homes?
Mold is a common household allergen that can grow unnoticed in hard-to-reach or rarely visited places in a home. To people with severe mold allergies, this can be very dangerous. To prevent mold from growing in your home, always follow these basic maintenance steps. Always try to keep your home generally as clean as possible. Common messes like dirty carpets, food stains and smears on kitchen counters and wet spots can all provide environments where mold is likely to grow. Clean the entire house on a periodic basis and clean heavily trafficked areas frequently. When storing clothing and other fabric, make sure it is completely clean before storing. Dirty clothing, curtains and rugs can quickly grow mold in storage. Look closely for sources of moisture throughout the house, particularly in basements. Mold needs sufficient moisture to grow. If your basement is cracked or leaky, even if only periodically, you should have the situation assessed and possibly repaired by a foundation special
