Are you afraid of mold growing in your home?

4/5/2018 (Permalink)

Mold behind a wooden cabinet in a utility room that went unnoticed for an extended period of time.

Controlling the moisture in your home is the best approach to your fear.  

Here are a few things you can do inside your home to keep moisture levels under control:

• Open exterior doors and windows whenever possible to keep air circulating.
• For closets that are rarely used, keep the door cracked so air can circulate.
• Use AC units, dehumidifiers, and exhaust fans regularly.
• Purchase high quality air filters for your HVAC Unit.
• Watch for mold growth in the soil in your house plants.
• Fix water leaks.
• Check for condensation on your windows.
• Dry Wet surfaces as soon as possible.
• Don’t leave wet materials lying around.

If you are taking steps to control the moisture and still smell a musty odor or see signs of mold, there may be a problem that only a remediation company can recognize. Contact SERVPRO of Beckley, a qualified Indoor Air Quality/Environmental Professional.