Mold can turn into your home’s greatest threat, yet it often remains hidden until the damage is too extensive to ignore. Mold affects everything from walls to ceilings, floors, and personal belongings, and it can even cause respiratory problems over time. Certain varieties like black mold are especially dangerous and must be dealt with professionally. However, there are ways you can prevent mold from growing and spreading before it gets out of control. These top 5 tips will help you defeat mold and ensure it never causes havoc in your home again!
1. A Strong Defense
The best way to protect your home is by being prepared and preventing mold in the first place. Before rainy seasons, ensure that your property is free from any damage that could allow water to drip inside. This is especially important in:
- Garages
- Basements
- Gutters
- Drainage systems
- Attics
Periodically check on the above areas along with storage areas so you can spot mold before it causes extensive damage. You may notice mold due to its musty odor and appearance of black, grey, or white dots that are bunched together. Patterns vary depending on the cause of the mold and the surface it’s attached to, but you’ll often know it when you see it.
2. Keep Your Home Dry and Cool
Humid weather and moisture can create mold over time, but you can minimize the exposure before it gets worse. Some things to try include:
- Ventilating the bathroom during and after a shower
- Keeping your gutters clean to ensure water flows away from your roof and foundation
- Using fans to prevent humid air from settling around your house
- Drying up any spills or leaks immediately
- Cleaning and drying crevices around sinks, bathtubs, and other at-risk areas
3. Tidy Your Storage
Mold thrives in damp places, and this means that your old collection of books in the garage is a prime target for mold growth. Try to keep your belongings as organized as possible so you can quickly spot any signs of mold. If you live in an especially humid climate, you may even wish to seal paper belongings such as books or photographs in plastic to prevent damage.
4. Scrub Away New Mold Immediately
Mold can occur quickly in areas like bathrooms or kitchens due to high water exposure. Even the steam from your shower can create mold over time on the ceiling. Simply use a vinegar and water solution on a sponge to gently remove mold spores from most surfaces. When dealing with tougher surfaces like ceramic sinks and metal faucets, you can also add baking soda to the mix for extra power.
5. Contact Mold Abatement Professionals to Assist You Today
In many cases, the mold may be too difficult or dangerous to remove on your own. When dealing with excessive damage or toxic black molds, you should leave it to mold remediation professionals to get the job done. Trying to fix everything on your own can lead to property damage or health problems since the mold spores become airborne during removal.
Here at Utah Flood Cleanup, we know how to deal with all types of mold emergencies. Our professional and licensed team is available 24/7 to provide immediate services whenever mold damage occurs. We’ll assess the damage and work quickly to:
• Find the source of the mold
• Clean all affected areas
• Ensure your property is safe
• Help prevent future growth
Contact us today for a free consultation to see how we can help you. We've been fighting mold since 1992, and with our expertise, you’ll never have to worry about mold again!
Josh Ray is a disaster cleanup professional and the owner of Utah Flood Cleanup. He is a certified mold professional, asbestos inspector, water damage IICRC carpet cleaning professional, and holds a RRP certification. You can rest easy knowing an experienced professional is helping repair you fire damage, water damage, or mold remediation issue.
Utah Flood Cleanup
685 E. 2850 N.
North Ogden, UT 84414
(801) 416-2666
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