Four ways to prevent mold in your home
Mold on the wall is a big problem. It is the cause of problems to your home as well as to your health. There are ways to make your home mold free. AquaConsult is happy to help you.
How do molds arise?
Molds need moisture to grow and survive. Therefore, they arise in places in the home where there is a higher humidity prevails. For example, the basement, kitchen and bathroom are the main places in the house for the development of mold, and this is initiated primarily by human activities that lead to condensation:
Also underlying moisture problems such as rising damp or penetrating damp can eventually lead to mold. Leaks or broken downspouts can also be the culprit. That way, moisture from outside can also wend its way into your home. Do you notice mold in your home? Then be sure to contact a moisture expert To find out what is at the origin.
Why do I need to prevent mold in my home?
First of all, it is important to know why you should prevent mold. After all, mold is associated with all sorts of negative consequences, on the one hand for your home and on the other for the health of you and your family members.
Removing mold on the wall is not an easy task either. So it is better to prevent than to cure.
How do I prevent mold in my home?
There are several ways to prevent mold in the home. We list the most important ones here.
1. Adjust your habits
As mentioned earlier, mold occurs in the most humid places in the house, such as the kitchen or bathroom. By adjusting your habits a bit, you can easily prevent mold:
2. Pay attention to the humidity in your home
Does the humidity in the house above the 60%? Then the humidity in the house is too high, so moisture does not have a chance to dry out. So it is much more likely that moisture will soak into the walls, giving mold free rein.
You can easily keep an eye on your home by using a hygrometer. This measuring instrument is designed to keep track of the humidity in your home. A thermometer can also be a help, as a room that is too humid is often harder to heat. Do you notice it's harder to get your home to the desired temperature during a cold fall or winter day? If so, this could be due to increased humidity.
3. Address moisture problems in time
As briefly outlined above, mold in the home is one of the many symptoms of a moisture problem. It is important to address moisture problems as soon as possible so that mold does not have a chance to develop.
Think you are suffering from a moisture problem? Then please contact AquaConsult and we will help you as soon as possible.
4. Ventilate the room
The biggest and easiest way to prevent mold is ventilation. On one hand, this can be done simply by opening your windows for about 15 minutes every day, but on the other hand, a mechanical ventilation system a help. This system is then installed in the rooms most likely to cause moisture problems; such as the bathroom and kitchen. With balanced ventilation, you regulate the air in your home yourself.
Too late... How to remove mold?
Did you find this article just too late, and you still notice mold spots on your walls or ceilings? If so, it is obviously important to remove the mold in your home.
You yourself can remove mold from the wall if they are small, scattered spots. Use baking soda and water or buy a fungicide. Always provide protection with a mouth mask and gloves when doing this. For large mold spots on the walls, it is advisable to call in a professional such as AquaConsult because they not only remove the mold but also address the underlying cause.
What if the mold is extensive?
Black mold, as mentioned earlier, can be dangerous to both your health and your home. It is often not wise to tackle this problem yourself, especially with large and stubborn areas of mold. Moreover, removing them yourself is not always a permanent solution. A moisture expert will address the cause of the problem, improving the air quality in your home and preventing black mold from threatening the health of you and your family members.
Are you suffering from black mold? Request a free moisture assessment from AquaConsult now.
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