You Can Control Mold at Home!

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Can I Keep Mold Out of My Home?

The state of Florida can present a huge problem because of the humidity in this region. That humidity can cause mold to grow in the home. Mold in the home can destroy your home and your health. And if mold grows for any length of time it will cost a lot of money to remove it from your home. The good news is that you can effectively work to keep mold out of your home even in a very humid area like Florida.

Pay Attention to High Moisture Areas

The bathroom and kitchen are areas where moisture content is high. Mold will thrive in an area where there is excessive moisture. So when you’re taking a shower remember to open a window or turn on a vent. Every bathroom should have a fan installed in Florida. And wipe up any spilled water immediately don’t allow it to sit.

Take Note Of Indoor Humidity

The humidity level in Florida can reach very high levels outside. But that doesn’t have to be the case inside the house. An effective way to control mold in the home is making sure the humidity levels in your house are only between 30 and 60%. New model HVAC systems will help regulate the humidity level in the house. It might also help to use a portable home dehumidifier in those high moisture areas of the home. You can also use a digital hygrometer to check humidity levels in the rooms in areas of your home.

Check Indoor Plants Often

Who doesn’t love the look and the beauty that indoor plants add to your home? While they do provide a beautiful look and improve the quality of the air inside, you still need to look out for mold growth in your house because of the plants. Plants do help with air pollution but the moistness in the soil can lead to the growth of spores.  Healthy houseplants will definitely improve the air quality in your home.

Clean and Maintain the HVAC System

Keeping your HVAC system updated and clean will keep the moisture level down in your home as well.  This is another effective way to prevent mold from spreading in the home. Clean window air conditioners and central air conditioning equipment often. Clean air purifiers and dehumidifiers every three months. This is essential maintenance to get rid of accumulated dust and dirt which will feed mold growth. Installing new filters in the air supply duct registers will provide a fresh air supply. It’s also good to use portable HEPA filter air cleaners to remove airborne mold spores.​

Use Your Nose

Your nose is a great way to help you detect mold problems. If you smell mold it’s there even though it’s not visible to the eye. If you smell mold it very well may be in the walls, ceilings, attic and air-conditioning equipment. So if you smell mold start to make an inspection immediately.Inspect all areas of the house the roof, attic, ceiling, walls, wood furniture. Mold causes discoloration of wood and other building material so it will be easy to spot at times.

​It is possible to keep mold out of your home even in Florida. You just have to know what habits and practices to implement and when