Moisture and Mold Prevention Tips

11/24/2021 (Permalink)

Be proactive and prevent mold from growing in your Melbourne house by following these simple practice daily/weekly.

After the remediation and reconstruction is completed, facility managers and homeowners must commit to a mold-free environment by taking the necessary steps to prevent a recurrence mold contamination. Integrate the following practices into your Melbourne, FL, building management plan or Florida home maintenance practices.

• Moisture control is the key to mold control. When water leaks or spills occurs indoors – Act Quickly. If building materials, wet or damp, are dried within 24 to 48 hours after the leak or spill occurred, in most cases mold will not grow.
• Maintain all painted surfaces on exterior wood surfaces
• Clean and repair roof gutters regularly. Make sure the ground slopes away from the building foundation, so the water does not enter or collect around the foundation.
• Keep Air-conditioning drip pans clean and the drain lines unobstructed and flossing property.
• Keep indoor humidity low. If possible, keep indoor humidity below 60 percent (Ideally between 30 and 50 percent) relative humidity. Relative humidity can be measured with a moisture or humidity meter, a small, inexpensive instrument available at many hardware stores
• Do not carpet bathroom and utility rooms. Remove and replace flooded carpets.
• Strive for positive building pressure to reduce infiltration of humid, hot air.
• Avoid impermeable vinyl or other impermeable coverings on the interior building surfaces.
• Install vapor barriers based on climate.
• Vent appliances that produce moisture, such as clothes dryer, stoves, and kerosene heaters to the outside where possible.
• Use air conditioners and/or dehumidifiers.
• Run the bathroom fan or open the window when showering. Use exhaust fans or open window whenever cooking, running the dishwasher and dishwashing, etc.