Ten things you can do to prevent Lehigh Acres mold from growing inside your home
First and foremost; if anything gets wet in your home; dry it out with air movement and dehumidification if necessary. The idea is to draw moisture out of materials like drywall and wood products
Second; maintain your Air conditioning unit. The A/C equipment not only cools but also dehumidifies your home. Put an Lehigh Acres antimicrobial tab in your A/C drain pan, change the return filters every 30-60 days, keep the drain lines clear with a shop vacuum and keep the cooling coils and compressor coils clean.
Third; Vent your attic space and check the A/C ducting for cold air leaks. Cold air in a hot attic causes condensation and can wet you insulation and the back of your drywall ceilings.
Fourth; Calk and seal all wall penetrations to prevent warm moist air from contacting the cool dry air in your home. Condensation again.
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Fifth; insulate all cold water pipes in potentially warm places. This will prevent “sweating” and wet materials will support Lehigh Acres Mold Damage growth. If your home is older consider a re- pipe to prevent pin-hole water leaks behind your walls.
Sixth; Keep you’re A/C set no higher than80 degrees and if you have a humidistat keep that set at 55% or lower. I prefer that you set the Humidistat to ON all the time. This keeps it out of the picture.
Seventh; when you go away for more than two days, shut your water main off at the main. This will absolutely prevent plumbing leaks while you are away. Be sure to open the breaker for your electric water heater.
Eighth; Keep warm moist air out of your home. Seal all wall penetrations and outlet and switch covers, calk all windows and door, replace sweeps on exterior doors, Keep the air moving in your home. Run ceiling fans on low. On cooler dry days open all the doors and windows and use nature to dry out everything.
Ninth; Move all furniture and book case 4 inches away from walls so that air can circulate behind the furniture. Hang pictures and mirrors so that some air can get behind the hanging. Opt for tiled floors wherever possible, carpet traps and holds humidity.
And Tenth; Do an inspection of the under sink and vanity cabinets. Sniff the air. If you smell a musty smell it may be the beginnings of Lehigh Acres mold growth. Look for staining on the ceilings and walls. Inspect the base boards and crown moldings.
If you see or smell anything you suspect might be Lehigh Acres Mold Damage, call a professional Lehigh Acres mold remediation contractor. Look for a Lehigh Acres Mold Remediation Contractor who also is a water damage and reconstruction expert. Look for certifications by industry regulators such as IICRC and IAQA. Ask for a written estimate for any Lehigh Acres mold remediation job and ask who on their staff is certified as a Lehigh Acres mold Remediator.
