Nobody likes mold. It's bad enough when it's on your bread, but it's worse if it's in your walls or carpet. Once it gets a foothold, it's hard to get rid of. Mold can even cause health problems for those with allergies or respiratory issues.
Where does mold come from, and how can you prevent it in your home? Let's examine the issue.Here are 4 ways to prevent mold in your home.
1. Find problem areas and fix them. If your home has a basement, that's the place to start. Does the basement flood? When it does, is it cleaned and dried out thoroughly? Mold can feed off organic drywall and carpet components and keep growing out of sight until you start to smell it.
4. Know your climate. Dealing with mold in Florida is much different than dealing with it in New Mexico. Higher temperatures and humidity will create mold faster and in more places, so be aware of how the local weather is helping or hurting your efforts to maintain a mold-free home.
You may want to visit our Indoor Air Quality page to learn more.