There are times when you need mold removed professionally. There can come a time when the only way to restore your home is to have your mold professionally removed. Whenever we’ve done that for our clients, almost inevitably, we’re asked some version of: “is there anything I can do to keep mold from coming back?” These are some of the tips that folks may not think of after receiving professional mold removal in Santa Clarita and the surrounding area.
That having been said, you can do everything right, you can take every precaution, and yet, mold finds its way in. When that happens, we can be there to find the mold and then to remove it.
Being Clean and Dry Can Keep Mold at Bay
The cleanliness and dryness of your space plays a critical role. Don’t leave wet clothes and towels on the floor, always hang them up after use. Regular disposal of trash, ideally on a daily basis, and cleaning up all spills promptly can also help. Attention should be paid to wiping any condensation that appears on and around windows.
If you live in an apartment, frequent cleaning of the bathroom and removal of any mildew is recommended. Usage of windows and fans for airing out rooms that generate moisture such as kitchen and bathrooms, is beneficial. For units with attached bathrooms, the use of exhaust fans and windows (if there are any) for ventilation during and after shower usage is encouraged.
Spring Into Action When It Rains
Mold requires moisture. Address any wet areas immediately. Wetness from rainfall, (heavy or otherwise) leakage from pipes or any kind of spillage should be dried post haste.
A rule of thumb: household items should not be left damp. Ensure floors and walls are dried after a shower and don’t leave wet clothes in the washing machine. Hanging the clothes to dry outside or in a place with good air circulation is optimal.
Routine house chores might be inadvertently promoting mold in your home. Simple activities like cooking, showering, or laundry should be carried out with adequate ventilation in the bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, and any other high-moisture area.
Appliances creating moisture such as clothes dryers and stoves need to be vented outdoors. Use AC units and dehumidifiers while ensuring they do not generate moisture by regularly checking and cleaning as per the guidelines.
How to Deal Best With Humidity
When it comes to humidity, maintain balance. Every home environment should aim to maintain a balance when it comes to humidity.
Studies have shown that sustaining an indoor humidity level between 30 and 60% can keep the home free of mold growth. You can use a moisture meter to measure this or, what most do, stay observant of areas in your home prone to excessive humidity can help nip moisture-related issues in the bud.
How can you tell if you have too much humidity? Condensation. Specifically, condensation on walls, windows, and pipes. Wipe any wet surfaces immediately.
Water Pooling Needs to Be Dealt With, Pronto
Water pooling, whether in or around your home, must be fixed. The landscape surrounding your house should slope away from the foundation to prevent water accumulation that could potentially seep into your property. It’s crucial to direct water away from your home to hinder harmful mold development.
Air Circulation Can Keep Mold at Bay
A drop in temperature limits air’s capacity to hold moisture. Controlling airflow in your home can prevent this excess moisture from clinging to your walls, windows, and floors.
Enhancing air circulation can be as easy as opening the doors between rooms, ensuring furniture is not placed directly against walls, and keeping doors open – particularly for closets in colder rooms.
Maintain Household Plants
Household plants are an excellent element of natural decor that also work to purify indoor air. However, the moist soil in these indoor plants makes it a favorite place for mold growth. Be especially careful around your plants, not allowing that water to get to where it shouldn’t. Some may even consider watering plants with particular teas, those that can help to keep mold at bay. But, just being careful around your plants can help significantly.
Mold Removal in Santa Clarita and Beyond When You Need It
The above tips may help you to be able to reduce the possibility that mold enters your home. But, even if you do all of this, mold can, unfortunately, still gain a foothold. If you have the slightest suspicion mold may be around, we can help.
You can schedule mold testing and inspection with our team and then, if necessary, the removal. Reach out to us through our site or by giving us a call.
