How to Prevent Mold

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By aw1219

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 Mold is a fungus that has over 100,00 species.  Believe it or not, there are good forms of mold such as: mushrooms, penicillin, enhance the flavor of wine and give distinct flavors to some cheeses, like brie.  This article is referring to the bad forms of mold which can make humans as well as animals very sick.  This is a very important topic because mold reproduces very fast and will make millions of new spores in just a matter of days.  Without being treated, it can cause diseases, a number of breathing problems, allergies and even a weakened immune system, just to name a few.  So I have listed a few tips that will help in the prevention and spread of mold.

1. Keep everything inside clean and dry.

2.  Keep the humidity low.

3. Keep up with maintenance and necessary repairs such as: your roof, gutters or even a leaky faucet.  Do it as soon as possible!

4. Make sure that water is not accumulating around your foundation.  If it is get the ground to slope away from the building.

5.  If you something spills or you find moisture.  Get it up immediately and thoroughly dry the area.

6. Use baking soda.  It helps to absorb moisture in the air.  Just open the box and put it under kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks and so forth.

7. Drywall and vinyl can trap moisture.  Do not allow it to remain wet for extended periods of time because mold spores will germinate and grow.

Just remember this when it comes to mold.  Moisture control is mold control.  If by chance you discover that you do have a mold problem, don't ignore it.  Call a professional or DIY. 

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