Getting rid of mold growth in any part of your home is inconvenient, but it can be especially troublesome to remove in Florida homes during hot, humid, moisture-rich summer months. Gainesville mold damage restoration can be a difficult process, so it’s a good idea to be prepared in advance by inspecting your home for mold on a regular basis.
Florida summers contain all the essentials for mold to grow and thrive. Though mold can grow at any time, summer conditions allow mold to grow easily and spread rapidly, requiring professional mold removal in Gainesville. Maven Construction Group offers five tips for ensuring your home stays mold-free all summer long.
A lack of adequate ventilation is one of the most common contributors to mold growth, airborne allergens and the accumulation of bacteria in a home. Areas that harbor moisture on a regular basis, such as the kitchen and bathroom, require ventilation to reduce the likelihood of mold growing and spreading to other areas. When summer arrives, every room in a home is susceptible to mold. Make sure your AC unit is running efficiently and that there are no obstructions preventing proper air flow near the vents.
A great way to reduce humidity is to install dehumidifiers. Restoration experts recommend keeping humidity levels at a maximum of 55 percent. Dehumidifiers work in conjunction with your cooling system to maintain an adequate air balance in your home, reducing the likelihood of mold forming and spreading.
Restoration experts at Maven Construction Group recommend residents change their home’s air filters regularly to ensure your AC system runs smoothly during the hottest months of the year. When humidity is at its peak, opt for high-efficiency particulate air filters. These filters are made to absorb tiny particles of dust, allergens and other bacteria to prevent them from refiltering into your home.
To keep mold at bay, choose household items made of mold-resistant materials, such as plastic, metal and glass. Materials like wood attract mold easily, especially in the summer months.
Cleaning your home frequently helps reduce the amount of mold spores circulating indoors. For areas of the home that are most susceptible to mold growth, such as bathrooms and kitchens, set time aside to do a thorough cleaning at least once a week to prevent mold growth. Scrub surfaces with cleaners containing mold-killing formulas.
Any amount of persistent moisture can make it easy for mold to grow and spread. To ensure your home doesn’t have mold, inspect it regularly. If you notice any musty smells, discoloration, blistering or bubbling in walls, soggy flooring, or a visible slimy coating on home surfaces, call Maven Construction Group for mold remediation Gainesville, FL residents can rely on.
It can be costly and time consuming to remove mold from walls, ceilings, floors and structural surfaces, especially when mold spreads to large areas of your home. If you spot bathroom mold or water leaks, contact a mold inspector in Gainesville, FL at Maven Construction Group before the Florida’s summer weather allows the problem to become worse. Because disaster can strike at any time, our team is available 24/7 for emergency situations. Call us today!
Locally owned and operated in Gainesville, FL, Maven Construction Group is a licensed general contractor, Angie’s List Certified Contractor, and is accredited and A-rated by the Better Business Bureau. Maven has delivered the best damage restoration and reconstruction services in North Central Florida for more than 15 years.
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