What to do about MOLD

5/31/2018 (Permalink)

What is Mold?

"Molds are fungi that can be found both indoors and outdoors. Molds grow best in warm, damp, and humid conditions, and spread and reproduce by making spores. Mold spores can survive harsh environmental conditions, such as dry conditions, that do not support normal mold growth."

Some of the most common areas for mold to grow are:

•Antique shops

•Greenhouses

•Saunas

•Farms

•Mills

•Construction areas

•Flower shops

•Summer cottages

What you should NOT do?

• Do not touch or disturb the mold.
• Do not blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth.
• Do not attempt to dry the affected areas yourself.
• Do not spray bleach or any other disinfectant on the mold.

What you should do?

• Stay out of the affected areas and areas you suspect have hidden mold.
• Turn off the HVAC system and the fans.
• Leave the affected areas alone!
• Keep humidity levels as low as you can—no higher than 50%–all day long. An air conditioner or dehumidifier will help you keep the level low. Bear in mind that humidity levels change over the course of a day with changes in the moisture in the air and the air temperature, so you will need to check the humidity levels more than once a day.
• Use an air conditioner or a dehumidifier during humid months.
• Be sure the home has adequate ventilation, including exhaust fans.
• Add mold inhibitors to paints before application.
• Clean bathrooms with mold killing products.
• Do not carpet bathrooms and basements.
•  Remove or replace previously soaked carpets and upholstery

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