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  Using these mildew-fighting tips will save you money and headaches. Humidity makes a difference The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (also known as the CDC) has many recommendations regarding mold prevention in the home . Keeping humidity levels in your home as low as you can, for example, is highly recommended. Keep it no higher than 50% throughout the day and it will make all the difference. Try an air conditioner or dehumidifier to help you keep the level low. Invest in a meter You can buy a meter to check your home’s humidity at any neighborhood home improvement store. A friendly reminder, the humidity levels in our home change over the course of a day. This means you will need to check the humidity levels more than once a day for the best results. Air needs to flow Be sure the air in your home flows freely. Use exhaust fans that vent outside your home, especially in the kitchen and in each bathroom. Make sure your clothes dryer vents are blowing outside...

Here are the best ways to prevent mildew and mold from growing around windows. Mold grows everywhere Mold is microscopic fungi that thrive in dusty, moist conditions. They can be found in dark places like under kitchen sinks, bathrooms, and any areas where water has leaked. Saturating into walls or floors or in wet insulated areas are all familiar places of mold. Sometimes mold also grows on windowsills. Mold growing on windowsills is also due to moisture and dust accumulation. Dust and moisture are commonly found along wooden windowsills and frames as well as windowpanes. You can also discover mold in window tracks. Any small crevices around a window offer the perfect environment for mold growth, especially if humidity and dust is in the mix. What causes mold around windows?  In some cases, mold on window glass may occur because of air trapped in between two window panes. The most notable cause of this is condensation. This usually happens when the warm air inside a room hits...

Mildew and mold are everywhere. Here are a few myths that we demystify in this week's blog. 6 Mold Myths Debunked Mold growth is one of the most common problems property owners can face. The unfortunate thing is that myths about microbial growth are widespread too. This misinformation prompts homeowners to unknowingly take counterproductive measures or enlist exaggerated repairs to address the problem. These often result in costly property damages and health problems for household members.   In this light, separating myth from fact is crucial. Learning everything you need to know about mold will help you understand the problem better, along with the impact it can have on your home and health if left untreated.  What Is Mold and How Does It Grow? Molds are fungal species that play a crucial role in the natural environment, such as helping leaves or organic matter decay and enriching the soil. However, this ability to destroy organic materials becomes a problem when they ...

Discovering mold in your property is no joke. Here is what to do if you find mold growing in your home or business. Mold is a type of fungus that can grow both indoors and outdoors. Spores, the substance that is released from it, are present in the air around us and can enter our homes through open doors, windows, or ventilation systems. It is safe to say that mold is all around us. The fungus also thrives in damp, dark places - anywhere there is moisture. This also applies to any surface that is non-porous like wood, drywall, rugs, shoes, and clothing. In severe cases, inhaling toxins that have been released from disturbed mold can cause respiratory problems, skin irritation, and other health issues. If you find mold in your home , it is important to remove it as soon as you can and prevent it from returning. Mold Removal: Don't Try This at Home There are a few different ways to remove mold from your home. Our expert opinion is that cleaning the mold yourself with a detergent ...