Performing regular visual inspections of each room can help you spot and squash issues in your home before they require costly professional remediation. Here’s how to check for mold and what to do if you spot signs of moisture.
, says mold’s job is to decompose whatever it’s growing on. That’s fine, she says, as long as it’s “decomposing outdoors where it belongs.”
Thick window treatments, especially if they’re little-used, can be another prime hiding spot for mold and moisture. Fish recommends hanging them an inch or two above the top of the window to better allow air to circulate.Mold also likes to hide behind furniture. Bernard says to put big, bulky pieces on interior walls, which tend to have less condensation than exterior ones. If that’s not possible, leave at least a few inches between the furniture and the walls to allow air to circulate.
For porous materials such as carpet, take a preventive approach. Clean up pet accidents and spills quickly and completely, and vacuum frequently with a HEPA filter.Most closets are closed off, unheated and full of clutter — creating the perfect conditions for mold. Cracking and/or opening doors occasionally will help increase airflow, or you could replace the closet doors with curtains, as Bernard did in her home.
Do a tissue test to ensure that fans, including the one in your range hood, are working properly: Does a piece of facial or toilet tissue stick to the cover when it’s running? If yes, then you’re good. Running fans throughout the home can help maintain recommended humidity levels.
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