10 Mold Items You Need To Know For Your Home

There is always the chance that mold can become a problem in your home or office. Knowing what can go wrong and why will help you be prepared. It’s just a matter of time – no building will always be free from moisture related issues.

A big difference can be made by knowing what problems can arise and effectively working against them – however, if that fails, then if you have educated yourself beforehand you will at least know what steps need to be taken. This can save you a huge amount of time and money.

Old House Web has a great list of items that you should know about mold:

1) Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.

2) There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.

3) If mold is a problem in your home or school, you must clean up the mold and eliminate sources of moisture.

4) Fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent mold growth.

5) Reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60% ) to decrease mold growth by: venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating sources to the outside; using air conditioners and de-humidifiers; increasing ventilation; and using exhaust fans whenever cooking, dish washing, and cleaning.

6) Clean and dry any damp or wet building materials and furnishings within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.

7) Clean mold off hard surfaces with water and detergent, and dry completely. Absorbent materials such as ceiling tiles, that are moldy, may need to be replaced.

8) Prevent condensation: Reduce the potential for condensation on cold surfaces (i.e., windows, piping, exterior walls, roof, or floors) by adding insulation.

9) In areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem, do not install carpeting (i.e., by drinking fountains, by classroom sinks, or on concrete floors with leaks or frequent condensation).

10) Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any substance, providing moisture is present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods. Mold & Houses | Old House Web

Being prepared for these types of issues is the best thing out there. It doesn’t take long and even by reading this article you are ahead of most people. Dealing with mold and water issues can be expensive and time consuming – so learning about it ahead of time really makes sense and pays off in the long run.

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