DIY Ways to Battle Mold

3/26/2018 (Permalink)

Mold in your home is one of the worst things to encounter. It smells bad, it doesn’t look great at all, and it can penetrate almost any surface requiring a replacement. What most people fail to understand is that moisture levels in your home play a huge role in the suppression of mold growth, and eliminating moisture can help kill mold. Below are a few ways you can eliminate mold in your home without breaking the bank.

Turn Up The Heat

As mentioned before, mold thrives in moist climates — so to get rid of mold, get rid of the moisture! If you can, turn the heat up in the room where you’re seeing a bit of mold and try to eliminate the area conducive to mold growth. For added benefit, add a dehumidifier into the room which will surely suck any extra moisture out of the air. This is a great way to eliminate a thriving mold environment

BONUS: Have any cave crickets in your home? They thrive in the same climate! This same tactic will help get rid of those nasty insects as well.

Move Firewood

Are you using firewood to keep warm in the winter? What about recently cut trees? If this is something you’ve done in the past and you’re keeping it near your home, mold might be growing because of this! Freshly cut trees emit a ton of moisture after they’re cut down, and this is food for mold spores.

Check Your Fixtures

Have you ever wondered why there’s moisture on the windows in your home? This might be due to poorly caulked and sealed areas. As this moisture makes its way into your home, the stagnant nature of it can cause mold to begin growing. If not caught early, it can spread into nearby walls and behind fixtures, causing extensive damage.

SERVPRO of Ronkonkoma is a locally owned and operated business with the team and resources to handle a mold disasters of any size. We know that issues like these can be stressful, especially inside your own home, and we are here to make the restoration process as seamless as possible. For mold restoration services, call 631-585-0007 or contact us online for immediate assistance!