Helpful Hints January 3, 2016

Top 7 Ways to Keep Mold Out of Your Home

Exposure to damp and moldy environments can cause a variety of potential health effects. For people who are sensitive to molds, they can cause nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing or wheezing, eye irritation, or, in some cases, skin irritation. Follow these tips to keep mold out of your home!

  1. Keep the humidity level in your home below 50%.
  2. Make sure that your home has adequate ventilation.
  3. Use “mold inhibitors” in paints.
  4. Clean your bathroom with mold-killing products, such as one part household bleach mixed with 10 parts water.
  5. Do not carpet bathrooms or other damp locations.
  6. Remove and replace any water-damaged rugs, furniture or other materials immediately.
  7. Run your bathroom fan for at least 20-minutes after showering.