Mold Damage Requires Special Attention in the Summer

With longer days and rising temperatures, homeowners across the country are opening their windows, switching on air conditioners, and spending more time outside. Warm weather, nevertheless, also signals a stealthy danger within your walls—mold. The good news is, with some direct measures, you can stave off mold in your home and sail through the season with peace of mind. 

  • Control Indoor Humidity 

Mold requires moisture to thrive, so prevention starts with controlling your home's humidity. It is a good idea to keep the humidity levels in your residence somewhere between 30% and 50%. Bathrooms, basements, and attics can be hotspots for humidity, so be sure to use dehumidifiers when necessary to moderate increasing dampness.   

  • Improving Ventilation  

Maintaining adequate airflow begins with your HVAC system, which should filter and efficiently ventilate stale air from your residence. On dry and windy days, open the windows in moisture-prone areas to let in some dry air directly into damage-prone spaces. 

  •  Address Water Intrusion Right Away 

Water intrusion can be an unexpected development that stems from anything from summer storms to plumbing issues resulting from changes in water line pressure. Regularly inspect areas susceptible to leaks, such as roofs, windows, and the foundation, for signs of water entry. Gutter inspections also help prevent the threat of water backing up directly into the roof.   

  • Pay Attention to Outdoor Sources of Mold 

Yard clippings, mulch, and wet woodpiles near your house can heighten interior mold exposures. Trim plants back from your outside walls and keep firewood at least a few feet away from your slab or foundation. 

  • Monitor Your Home  

Inspect and clean the washing machine and other water-fed appliances in your household consistently throughout the summer months. Maintenance can require emptying drip pans, cleaning condenser coils, and replacing HVAC filters.  

AdvantaClean Can Help If Mold Strikes 

Despite your best efforts, mold may still take hold, often in hidden spots behind walls, under floors, or within air conditioning systems. When it does, you need more than a brush and bleach (which can actually make the issue worse!). You need trained professionals who know how to safely remove mold and restore your home. Our remediation roster features trained professionals to help with the following:  

  • Mold inspections  
  • Surface cleaning  
  • Moisture mapping  
  • Full-scale remediation  
  • Deodorization 
  • Mold prevention 

At AdvantaClean, we specialize in mold remediation, water damage restoration, and indoor air quality solutions. Our trained experts utilize the most advanced technology to detect hidden mold, prevent further growth, and eliminate the problem at its source.  

mold on an open wall 

If you are dealing with mold, your local AdvantaClean team is just a phone call away at (877) 800-2382.

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