Catalyst Mold Solutions

One of the most common places for mold to form in your home is the bathroom. Due to the high levels of moisture in bathrooms, it's an ideal place for mold to take up residence. Today's blog from Catalyst Mold Solutions discusses a few tips that can help you keep your bathroom mold free! 1. Ensure Your Bathroom is Properly Ventilated.  Bathrooms that lack proper ventilation are especially prone to mold problems. Ideally, a bathroom should have ventilation from a window and a fan. Every time you take a bath or shower, you'll want to turn on a ventilation fan. Be sure to keep it on for at least 30 minutes after your shower or bath to ensure the excess moisture is removed. You might also consider using a dehumidifier in all areas of your home to ensure humidity levels stay low throughout your home.  2. Routinely Clean and Dry Your Bathroom.  Mold can grow on any and all surfaces in your bathroom. Common places include the sink and counters, inside the showe...

Mold likes to breed in moist areas of your home because it needs that moisture to get established, grow and reproduce. Longstanding moisture or high humidity conditions go hand in hand with mold. In order to prevent mold from growing in your home, you have to prevent that buildup of moisture. Today's blog focuses on some of the common breeding grounds for mold, those areas of your home that typically see quite a bit of moisture. 1. Improperly Flashed or Caulked Windows Windows often experience condensation, and when those windows aren't properly flashed or caulked, moisture can seep into the surrounding wood, drywall and insulation. 2. The Attic Near Air-Conditioning Duct Joints Air-conditioning ducts, especially those running through a hot attic, can create a moist environment perfect for mold growth. If those duct joints start leaking, that moisture build up in your attic can lead to mold. In the tropical environment of Florida, this is a common issue because air ...

You suspect mold growth in your home. Maybe it's because you've seen an increase in allergy symptoms with no explanation or you recently had a water leak that left any area of your home wet for days. No matter the reason you suspect the mold, it's important you conduct a mold test to determine what's really going on. Mold can not only impact the health of your family, but also the health of your home. While they do sell mold tests at your local home improvement stores, you should consider hiring a professional mold testing company in Florida instead. Here's why: Interpreting the Mold Test Results  You bought the mold test kit and followed the instructions. Now what? As someone who's likely never dealt with mold, you don't know how to interpret the results. Mold samples are often misleading, and it's important that you have a professional interpret the results for you so that you fully understand what you're dealing with in regard to mold in y...

If you can visibly see mold in your home, you need to call a professional mold remediation company in Florida to have it removed. However, mold isn't always so obvious. It can easily go undetected for quite some time, causing health issues for your family and even structural damage to your home. So when should a mold test be considered? Keep reading to find out. 1. You Smell Mold.  Most of the time you will smell mold before you actually see it. If you've noticed a musty, moldy smell in your home, chances are mold is growing behind the wall or some other unnoticeable place. This is an instance when mold testing in Southwest Florida should be considered. In this case, a mold test will be able to determine whether there is indeed elevated mold growth and where that mold is located in the home. 2. Recent Plumbing Leaks or Water Issues Occur.  Mold breeds in moist environments. If you recently have had any water issues, such as a pipe leak, you might want to consider...

During construction on a new home, addition or remodel, it can be difficult to keep the area dry. Moisture in your construction environment needs to be avoided in order to prevent water damage to materials, as well as the development of mold. Keep reading to learn about several ways that you can prevent mold during your construction project. 1. Landscape to Direct Rain Water Away.  Before even starting your construction project, you should think about the landscaping. By grading the land to redirect rain water away from where the foundation will be, you'll be able to decrease the risk of water damage to the foundation, as well as mold development. Mold spores are everyone, so the key to preventing mold growth in your construction site is to keep moisture out. 2. Thoroughly Inspect Building Materials.  While your construction site may be located in a dry climate, the materials could be coming from somewhere else. Upon delivery of your construction materials, it's im...

Often times, mold can grow for awhile undetected. This is scary because mold can cause a variety of health issues, as well as structure issues in your home. Below you'll find several signs that you may be experiencing a mold issue in your home - and it might be time to call the best mold company in Cape Coral . 1. You Experience Increased Allergy Symptoms. One of the first and maybe somewhat subtle signs of a mold issue in your home is increased allergy symptoms. If you notice more frequent sore throats, coughing, sneezing, etc. among your family members, hidden mold could be the culprit. This is especially true if you haven't been around anyone else that was sick, and if the symptoms don't seem to be dissipating in a normal amount of time. 2. You Notice a Musty or Mildew Smell. If you notice an odd smell, like a musty or mildew smell, there's likely a problem, and it could be a mold problem. The best case scenario is that you simple have some spoiled food si...

In order for mold to grow, moisture needs to be present. While we might suspect mold to grow in moist, dark basements, other areas of the home might not be as suspecting. Keep reading to learn about the most common places for mold to form in your home. Be sure you know what to look for to prevent your family from experiencing mold related health issues. 1. Basements, Cellars & Crawl Spaces.  Probably the most common of places to find mold is in the basement, cellar or crawl space. When a building floods, the lowest level gets the brunt of the water damage. In addition, basements are typically cold and dark, presenting the opportunity for mold to thrive is moisture gets down there. There's typically not great air circulation in a basement, making it difficult to dry out. 2. In Bathrooms & Kitchens.  Think about the areas of your home where water (and moisture) is most prevalent. The bathroom and the kitchen probably come to mind. Between the sink, shower and...