During these warm summer days, our homes can become a source of mold. This is especially true for homes with basements or crawl spaces. There are several things you can do to prevent mold in your basement.
1. Clean any existing mold and eliminate excessive moisture. This seems obvious, but it is important if you find existing mold that you clean it immediately and determine the cause.
2. Vacuum and clean regularly to remove possible sources of growth. Pay special attention to the areas of your basement or crawl space that are likely to generate a lot of moisture.
3. Area rugs and/or washable floor surfaces are better to combat mold than wall-to-wall carpeting. When using area rugs, launder them periodically.
4. Do not store materials such as paper, books, clothes, or other possible sources of food for mold in the humid parts of your home. If you have to store these items, use airtight containers or packaging to avoid having moisture collect on these items.
5. Consider using a dehumidifier. The cool basement floor and walls can be a source of moisture build-up that may be avoided with a dehumidifier.
6. If you have water problems in your basement or crawl space, clean up affected areas as quickly as possible and take immediate steps to resolve the source of the problem. PuroClean will help you contain damage to a property and expedite the restoration process by delivering state-of-the art services.
The South Charlotte PuroClean team has national certifications and we’re in your neighborhood. Let the PuroClean team put their expertise to work for you…call (704) 644-8686.
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