As a
resident or business owner living and working in Indianapolis,
Bargersville, Marion
County, and surrounding
areas, you’ve likely encountered your fair share of mold and mildew. Humidity
and moisture are mold’s best friends and the Indianapolis area has plenty of that. Mold
needs moisture and a food source in order to thrive. When your home or business
has high indoor humidity or has suffered from water damage, it is an inviting
environment for these pesky organisms. What about the food source? Mold slowly
eats away the materials on which it sets up its colony be it drywall,
furnishings, wood, or carpet.
Humidity Control Helps Control Mold and Mildew
in Indianapolis
If you
notice mold and mildew spots in your Marion
County home, one of the
first steps to take is to control the humidity! Humidity control steps that you
can take now include:
·
Use
exhaust fans in kitchens and bathrooms to send water vapor outdoors when
cooking or taking showers.
·
Have
your dryer vent professionally cleaned to ensure that it is not clogged and
preventing the moisture from your wet laundry from properly exiting your home.
·
Install
a humidity control device if excessive indoor humidity is a problem.
Cleanup Mold and Mildew
Depending
on the extent of the mold and mildew in your Indianapolis home, you may be able to clean
it up yourself. Inspect the home, paying special attention to areas where water
collects such as around sinks and appliances, in the basement, and below
windows.
Promptly Dry Water Damage
Whenever
water accidents happen in your home, whether from a plumbing mishap or weather
event, a prompt response is a must! Mold takes just 48 hours, sometimes less,
to appear. The sooner you mop up, the better.
By Mark Decherd
Water Damage
in Indianapolis
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