According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New York City Health Department, homeowners can minimize the risk of mold by keeping these tips in mind.
- Fix all water leaks
- Decrease mold growth by lowering the humidity within your house.
- Within 24 – 48 hours of contact with water, clean and dry any damp furnishings.
- Clean all hard surfaces with bleach and water solution and or detergent. Dry surfaces completely.
- Add fiber glass insulation on all cold surfaces (i.e. pipes, roof, walls, and flooring) in order to prevent condensation or constant moisture.
- Carpeting and or laminate flooring should not be installed in areas of your home which have perpetual moisture or condensation problems.
- When remodeling your home or constructing a new home, seek building products that help minimize the potential for condensation / moisture and mold growth with products such as MemBrain, a smart vapor retarder placed inside wall cavities.
