Winter often means wet, and wet means mold–especially if the winter is humid. Mold spores love moisture, so it’s important to take the proper steps to keep mold – which is always in the air anyway – to keep from growing in your home. The microscopic mold spores that are normally in the air will grow and will compromise your health if not contained. While you could kill mold, unless you remove it, the dry spores will just spread and continue to grow.
During the winter months, take additional steps to reduce mold. If it has already gotten out of hand, or if you had a flood, you may need to enlist the help of an Atlanta disaster repair services company, such as Parker Young.
Flooding and Heavy Rains
If heavy rains flood your basement or you have a plumbing leak, you need to work fast, or else mold will build up. Call in Parker Young, an Atlanta disaster repair service, to help clean and disinfect your home from the spores and toxins that the growing mold releases.
Mold hates low humidity and low temperatures, so turn the air conditioning on. You should also run a dehumidifier. If you don’t have air conditioning and the humidity outside is lower than it is inside, open the windows.
If you are throwing away moldy items, put them in a plastic bag. If you are saving some items that got moldy, store them in the freezer until Parker Young is able to restore them. This might include books, pictures and documents.
Mold Maintenance
Keep the air circulating in your home. When you shower, wash dishes or cook, be sure to use an exhaust fan. Keep all areas clean, especially those in kitchens and bathrooms. If something is leaking water, shut the water off to that sink, toilet or appliance. You should also use moisture barriers in crawl spaces. Make sure windows and doors are properly sealed and gutters are clean of leaves. When you need help removing mold, call Parker Young to schedule an appointment.
