Having mold in your home can be alarming, unsightly, and difficult to remove. The first step in preventing mold growth in your home is to reduce moisture in your home so that you can possibly prevent it from growing in the first place. If you suspect that there is mold in your home, you should contact a professional immediately for mold removal; however, we will cover some of the steps you can take to reduce moisture in your home.
Humidity
It is possible to detect humidity by feeling, but if you are uncertain, you can use a hygrometer. Your home or business should have a moisture level of 30%-50%. If the humidity level is near or above 50%, you will be able to know that it needs to be reduced. These items are generally inexpensive and will let you know that you should reduce it.
HVAC
To prevent air from becoming stale, it is important to get necessary maintenance and change the air filter regularly.
As a result of activities that produce high levels of moisture, such as cooking or taking a shower, it is not uncommon for us to use fans to ventilate our bathrooms and kitchens. Even though you should use the ventilation, it is best to leave the fans running for a little while after you have completed the work in order to remove the humidity more efficiently.
Bathrooms
It is well known that showers are one of the greatest culprits responsible for causing humidity and mold growth in our homes. One reason is that many people like hot showers and therefore, there is a significant amount of humidity generated during these showers. If you reduce the level of humidity in your home even just by lowering the temperature of the water in your shower, then you will be able to significantly reduce the humidity levels in your home.
Pipes
In some cases, moisture comes from non-obvious sources, such as a leaky pipe that may not even be apparent to you. If you notice mold developing in your home or irregular humidity levels in your home, it might be the result of a leak, and you should contact a company like Vortex Restoration as soon as possible to get professional help. It is important to be aware of the following signs of leaks in your home, such as unexplained stains on your walls, wet spots, and an increase in your water bill despite no changes in the amount of water you use.
Combating Humidity
In order to eliminate humidity in your home, you can use a number of different dehumidifiers, including standalone units and those built into your furnace air handler. The most common way is to use a dehumidifier. It is very important to keep the humidity levels at a low level when you use this solution. The result is that you will need to use your air conditioner less often because you will maintain a lower humidity level.
Contact Vortex Restoration
The first thing you should do when you notice mold growing in your home or business is to call a professional so it can be removed in a proper and complete manner as soon as possible. As soon as you notice mold growing in your house, you can contact us here at Vortex Restoration right now for help. Our specialists will have your home back to normal in a short period of time.
