How To Prevent Mold In Your House

11/14/2024 (Permalink)

If you see signs of mold in your home, reach out to SERVPRO of Lower East Side Manhatten

Mold can grow anywhere, especially in common places in your home such as a carpet, clothing, food, and even places you can’t see like the backside of drywall, leaking pipes, and above ceiling tiles. Mold can spread in as little as 48 hours in your home. Mold can be dangerous and costly to fix. From common house mold to extreme, potentially unhealthy mold, SERVPRO of Lower East Side Manhatten is here to help remediate mold damage in your home. If you suspect that your home has mold, we can inspect your property. If mold is found, we have the training, equipment, and expertise to remediate your mold problem. Below are tips to look out for to prevent mold in your home: 

Identify Problem Areas in Your Home

Certain places are more susceptible to mold growth than others. It is important to check areas of your home such as like basement, does your basement flood? Another common place for mold growth is your bathroom and kitchen. Or do you notice frequent condensation on windows? Is there a water stain on the ceiling from a persistent leak? Look out for these signs around your home. Spending the upfront money is worth it to prevent mold from growing in your home and have bigger costs down the road. 

Improve Ventilation

In your daily activities, you may not realize the amount of humidity they put into your home. Activities like cooking, showering, and washing clothes add humidity to the air. You can prevent mold growth by turning on a fan or opening a window in the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room. 

Address Standing Water

As we know water is the leading cause of mold. There are numerous ways water can rest in our homes and begin to grow mold. Here are some examples:

• Don’t let wet clothes sit in the washer when the load is finished. 
• Fix leaky pipes and drains immediately. 
• Replace carpets and rugs that have got wet and have not dried. 
• Mop the shower floor and walls after use. 

Choose Mold Resistant Products 

If you are remodeling or upgrading your home, consider using products that are resistant to mold. Using mold-resistant drywall or mold-resistant Sheetrock, and mold inhibitors for paints in your bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room is a great way to prevent the growth of mold in rooms that create a lot of moisture.

Reach Out To SERVPRO of Lower East Side Manhatten

If you find mold in your Lower East Side Manhatten home turn to SERVPRO for mold remediation. No matter the size of the mold issue, our team has the training, equipment, and expertise to remediate your mold infestation. We are available 24/7 for your convenience! Contact us at (917) 933-0782. We will inspect your home and take the proper steps to make sure the mold does not return.