HOW TO PREVENT MOLD FROM GROWING IN YOUR BASEMENT

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HOW TO PREVENT MOLD FROM GROWING IN YOUR BASEMENT
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1. MINIMIZE MOISTURE To prevent mold in the
first place, you must remove any lingering
moisture. We recommend you call on professionals
to fix cracks, leaking pipes, and unsealed doors
and windows. 2. CHECK YOUR SUMP PUMP Your
sump pump plays a leading role in preventing
water buildup in your basement - its job is to
collect extra water in your homes foundation and
redirect it away from your home.
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3.CHOOSE YOUR FLOORING WISELY Its easy for mold
to grow on carpet, and unfortunately, you cant
properly remove it from this of flooring. Dont
forget to frequently clean and vacuum your
floors. 4.CONSIDER EXTERIOR WATERPROOFING
METHODS Waterproofing your home from the outside
is just as important as waterproofing the
inside. Any landscaping work you complete
outdoors will keep rising water from spilling
into your home.
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5.DECLUTTER YOUR BASEMENT Preventing mold can
also be simple as keeping a clutter- free space.
Too many items cause congestion and can block air
from flowing freely throughout your
basement. 6.INSULATE YOUR SPACE If you plan to
use your basement as a habitable space, you must
insulate it. When you must insulate your
basements pipes, walls and windows, you actively
prevent condensation and reduce humidity levels.
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7.KEEP PLANTS UPSTAIRS While plants can make a
basement look cozy, they shouldnt live in this
area of your home. Theyre a source of food for
mold, so ideally, plants should only be in
locations with plenty of air and sun. 8.MAKE
SURE YOU DONT STORE WOOD DOWNSTAIRS Similar to
carpeting, mold can also live on organic
materials- particularly wood. Firewood , wood
floors, and wood furniture provide the
nourishment mildew and mold needs to grow.
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9.PROPERLY VENT APPLIANCES If you regularly use
machines such as a washer and dryer, and it
resides in your basement, make sure you vent it.
Otherwise, the steam it produces has no place to
go and your ceiling walls will trap in this
moisture. 10.REMOVE STALE AIR Mold most active
in high humidity, and because your basement is
below ground, its easily the most humid area of
your home. Mold growth skyrockets once your
homes relative humidity rises above 55.
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11.USE A DEHUMIDIFIER A poorly ventilated
basement in prone to mold growth, but a
dehumidifier can really help with preventing
this. While fans are effective, dehumidifiers
remove excess moisture from areas that are harder
to reach, such as beneath your floors.
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