Did you know that more household mold problems occur during the winter months than any other time of the year? That’s because we’re heating our homes and that heat often comes in contact with colder areas of the home, causing condensation and moisture — and mold loves moisture!
In order to prevent mold during the colder months, Bay State Mold Removal recommends the following tips:
- Keep your home clean. You may need to clean your home more frequently to reduce clutter.
- Ensure there’s always good air circulation. Poor air quality and air circulation leads to mold problems.
- Turn off any outside water sources such as a hose or pipes that go to a pool in order to prevent bursting pipes and basement flooding.
- Replace any cracks in your basement’s walls or floors to prevent leaks and floods. Or contact a basement waterproofing company to get the job done for you.
- Clean or repair your roof and gutters appropriately in order to make sure water drains away from your home properly during unexpected winter thaws.
- If you notice condensation on doors or windows, use a dehumidifier and space heater to remove moisture. Be sure to use a fan to move moist air out of your home.
If you’ve already noticed mold in your basement, attic or elsewhere in your home, contact Bay State Mold Removal for professional mold removal services. Our trained technicians will not only remediate the mold, but also get to the source of the issue to prevent mold problems in the future.