5 Methods to Reduce The Spread of Mold

5 METHODS TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF MOLD

MOLD! The thought of it alone is enough to make us cringe.

We know, mold buffs, some molds are good!  However, the kind we do not like is probably spreading unnoticed in your home.  Mold spores easily spread and impossible to get rid of completely.

Mold can grow almost anywhere. On carpet, food, and places you cannot see like above ceiling tiles. If ignored it can become costly to remove and even more costly to your health.

Hoos Hauling is giving you 5 Methods to Reduce The Spread of Mold before it even becomes a problem.

Sparknotes: Moisture control

 FIND THE MOLD! Although mold can grow anywhere, you want to try hard to find the problem spots and fix it. It can be as easy as ripping up habitually wet carpet or require a little more effort, like replacing leaky gutters. Whatever the case address it now, money spent now can spare you of more costly effects down the road.

FIX THE WET, NOW! Without moisture, mold cannot grow.  Leakage after rainfall or a heavy spill on a carpet must be dried within a day or two. For those of us who leave our clothes in the washing machine for too long – do not discount how quickly mold can spread.

EQUIP YOUR HOME WITH THE RIGHT STUFF! Renovating soon?  Use mold-resistant drywall, mold-resistant Sheetrock and mold inhibiting paints. The gypsum core in mold-resistant drywall is covered in fiberglass, making the surface water-resistant. Not fond of equipping the entire home with this marginally higher priced option?  Reduce cost by using it in rooms that are prone to moisture like your bathroom and kitchen.

AIRFLOW! When temperatures drop, the air holds less moisture. That moisture settles on windows, walls and even furniture. Increase the airflow in your home by keeping doors open and moving furniture away from walls!

MY PLANTS TOO? As we all know by now, indoor plants are great for improving air quality and aesthetics. However, moist soil is the perfect breeding ground for mold.  Try adding Taheebo tea to the water you give your plants. The oil from this the tree helps hinder mold growth in soil and the tea can be found in most natural food stores.

There are far more solutions to solving your mold problems however, these five tips are a great start to making your life easier.

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