5 Ways to Prevent Mold Growth in Your Home

Mold needs moisture to grow and thrive. Prevent excess moisture in your home and you can prevent the development of mold. In today's blog we discuss ways to prevent the formation of an environment prone to mold growth. Catalyst Mold is here to not only help you with mold removal and mold remediation in the Cape Coral area, but to educate on how you can prevent mold in your home.


1. Make Sure Your Home is Properly Ventilated. 


If your home is not properly ventilated, simple home activities can lead to the development of mold in your home. Moisture can be created when cooking dinner, taking a shower or doing a load of laundry. You want to make sure that those areas of your home have the ventilation required to remove that moisture from your home. Make sure that appliances such as your clothes dryer and stove are vented to the exterior of your home, not the attic. In addition, consider opening a window or running an exhaust fan when you are cooking or showering. Mold requires moisture to thrive. By eliminating excess moisture in your home, you can prevent mold growth.

2. Direct Water Away from Your Home. 


Water that collects around the foundation of your home can lead to mold in your basement or crawlspace. Water that collects on your roof can seep into the attic and lead to mold as well. Therefore, its important that you take steps to ensure water is being properly directed away from your home. Ensure your gutters and downspouts are clear of debris and properly installed so that they direct water off your roof and then away from the foundation of your home. You also want the ground around your home to be sufficiently sloped away from the foundation. In addition, make any repairs to your roof that may be needed to ensure water does not enter your home that way. An undetected leak can easily create major damage, including mold.

3. Improve Air Flow in Your Home. 


In addition to proper ventilation, you want to make sure air can easily flow through your home. When the temperature drops, the air is unable to hold a lot of moisture. Therefore, that moisture can appear on your walls, windows and floors. To increase the circulation of air in your home, open doors between rooms, move furniture away from the walls and open doors to closets that may be cooler than other areas of the home. On nice days, let in some fresh air to reduce the moisture in your home and help keep mold at bay.

4. Dry Wet Areas Immediately. 


Whether you have a leaky pipe or your home experienced flooding from a weather event, make sure to dry wet environments immediately. Mold can't grow without moisture, so its important to remove water from your home within 24 to 48 hours after a flood. Remove carpets, furniture, bedding, etc. if they can't be completely dried out. Open windows and bring in fans to ensure you get all the excess moisture out before mold has the opportunity to take up residence in your home.

5. Monitor the Humidity in Your Home. 


Depending on where you live, humidity can be an issue. Southwest Florida is a very humid environment, and investing in a dehumidifier for your home might be a good idea. These little machines are a great way to remove excess moisture from your home. Pay special attention to basements and crawl spaces, as those are hot spots for mold growth due to moisture easily getting trapped in those areas.

Use these tips to avoid a mold invasion in your home. However, if you already suspect mold in your home, be sure to contact a professional Southwest Florida mold remediation company to perform mold testing in your home. We can advise you of any issues and remove any mold that's present. Give Catalyst Mold Solutions a call at 866-343-6653 for all your mold service needs!

Catalyst Mold Solutions: Your Permanent Solution to Mold! 


Catalyst Mold Solutions
1217 Cape Coral Parkway East
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Phone: 866-343-6653

Location: Cape Coral, FL, USA

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