Mold Prevention Tips

3/2/2018 (Permalink)

Mold prevention is ideal, whether you are a homeowner, property manager or operating a business, but many do not know where to start in terms of how to prevent mold; what actually causes mold and the spread of it. Mold can spread in as little as 24-to-48 hours and moisture enables this growth. Therefore if something is wet in your home for more than 24 hours, then you run the risk of mold contamination and growth. The things to consider when preventing mold is preventing water leaks and condensation. Leaks, no matter how small they may seem can increase the risk of mold. If you have any leaks i.e. roof, pipes, taps or other streams of water, you should act quickly and fix the source of these leaks to prevent mold damage. The next thing to consider is preventing condensation. Preventing condensation may seem a bit overwhelming as condensation refers to water vapor in the air landing on cold surfaces and becomes liquid. This can be prevented by keeping rooms warm and installing insulation in addition to potentially insulating the surfaces themselves.