To stop mould from invading your home, it is important to make sure your home stays dry. Mould requires moisture in order to grow. Since many homes feature wood materials and paper-faced drywall, there is always a food source present for mould to grow. Mould also thrives on dust mite and cockroach feces, dust, food particles, and skin flakes. For this reason, keeping your home clean and free from moisture is the only strategy to prevent mould growth in your home.

How To Keep Your Home Dry

The first process of mould removal is to ensure the moisture levels in your home are low by using an exhaust fan in your kitchen or bathroom where most of the moisture is usually generated. It is also important to ensure that air that is generated from a clothes dryer is allowed to exhaust out of your home.

If you want to use a humidifier, first find out about the humidity levels present in your home. You can a hygrometer which is a device used for measuring relative humidity. The RH (relative humidity) should stay below 60%. You should only be using a humidifier if the RH drops below 25%.

The second step to successfully removing mould is to check for wet spots or damp areas. Basement walls, windows, plumbing pipes, and roofs can leak. If you notice a leak, dry the damp or wet areas as fast as possible. If there is a water leak, mould spores will start to grow within 24 to 48 hours.

Continous or small recurring leaks hidden in floors, ceilings, or walls present a challenge since the growth of mould can become extensive before it is found. Check for damp areas under sinks, in your ceilings and bathroom, or any other plumbing area. If you start noticing a musty strong smell or damp areas, call a professional mould removal expert as soon as you can.