5 Mold And Mildew Eliminating Tips

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5 Mold And Mildew Eliminating Tips
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• Mold and mildew can make the cleanest of homes
  look grubby and uncared for, not to mention the
  smell that is associated with damp and the risks
  to health that it poses. If you have areas of
  unsightly and unhygienic mold and mildew in your
  home, here are 5 top tips for tackling and
  eliminating it
• 1. Check for plumbing leaks
• Its one thing to tackle the mold and mildew as
  and when it occurs, but wouldnt you rather find
  the source and then eliminate it for good?
  Checking for plumbing leaks is one of the first
  steps you should take if your home has a problem
  area with damp. Check water pipes, waste lines ad
  plumbing fixtures to see if any water is leaking
  and causing the mold and mildew.

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• If you find a water leak, take steps to get it
  fixed as soon as possible, then you can deal with
  cleaning the existing mold from the walls or
  tiles. If you dont immediately locate a leak,
  keep looking ad dont forget to check inside
  cabinets and under shelves.
• 2. Check for leaks on the exterior of your home
• If you have an issue with mold and mildew on the
  exterior walls of your home, youll need to
  thoroughly check any nearby vents, roof flashing
  and window wells rotting wood may be a clear
  indicator that there is an exterior leak.
  Persistent dampness may be caused by wet ground
  around your home, which will eventually seep into
  the foundations of your property. If you find a
  leak, get if fixed first before you tackle the
  problems the leak has left you with.

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• 3. Are you missing insulation?
• Mold is often fed by warm air hitting colder
  surfaces as it flows out of your home, such as
  can happen if there are gaps in the insulation.
  Once youve wiped the mold off, if it continues
  to reoccur even after youve begun to use a
  dehumidifier or vent fan, you may need to get a
  professional to look inside your walls and check
  the insulation.

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• 4. The battle of the bathtub
• Using an antimicrobial spray regularly on your
  bathtub and the surrounding area may be enough to
  eliminate the mold, but if the mildew has really
  set in and affected your tiles, too, then you may
  need to think about retiling (or at the very
  least re-grouting). Re-grouting your entire
  bathroom (or the areas most affected by continual
  damp) can help ensure that water and condensation
  dont spoil your bathroom and make it look and
  smell bad.

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• 5. Always use an antimicrobial spray
• Once youve thoroughly cleaned any areas affected
  by mold or mildew, spray it liberally with an
  antimicrobial solution to help ensure that it
  doesnt regrow.
• Once youve checked for interior and/or exterior
  leaks, if the situation is beyond your control or
  you dont have the time to tackle the mold and
  mildew effectively, you may want to consider
  calling in a professional cleaning company to
  help get your home hygienically clean again,
  especially if you have elderly relatives or young
  children at home.

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