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Keep Humidity Low and Air Moving
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends keeping the humidity level in your home below 60%. Here are a few ways to lower the humidity level in your indoor spaces:
- Take cooler showers.
- Don’t leave wet clothes and towels sitting in laundry baskets.
- Avoid laying fabric mats in areas often exposed to moisture, such as bathrooms and basements.
- Move houseplants to a well-ventilated area.
Invest in a dehumidifier.
Keep Mold-Prone Areas Dry & Clean
- Regularly cleaning all mold-prone surfaces and objects in your home can help prevent mold from building up.
- Focus on windows and sills, corners in your kitchen, shower, and bathroom, and any areas where leaking or flooding happens.
- Proper maintenance of the outside of your home, including gutters, outside window sills, sheds, and drains can drastically help reduce the risk of leaks and the buildup of moisture.
Repair Leaks Quickly
- Regularly check your gutters, drains, basement areas, and any exposed pipes in or around your home for leaks.
Be Careful When Storing Items Away for Winter
Many of us store summer clothes, camping equipment, outdoor gear, and other warm-weather items in the basement, garage, shed, or other out-of-the-way area. Make sure any items are completely clean and dry before storing. When possible, store summer gear in plastic tubs (avoid cardboard boxes) and/or on shelving units that sit off the ground. This will ensure they stay dry all winter, even if leaking or flooding occurs.
Already seeing visible mold, smelling musty odors, or having allergic reactions inside your home/building? Click below to contact one of our certified indoor environmentalists today!
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