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Mold is something that you do not want to grow in any area of your home. The presence of mold in the home outs any member of the household at risk of numerous health issues. Allergic reactions and skin allergies, severe headaches, are just some of medical conditions that people could suffer from. Not only humans are at risk but even the pets being taken care of inside the home.

There are a number of habits people do that encourage mold growth. If you do not want mold, here are the habits that you need to break:

Keeping the windows shut

A lot of people have the habit of keeping the windows shut. It might be that you do not want the outdoor breeze to come into your home or you simply want to keep the insects outside. But it is very important for you to open your windows from time to time to reduce the humidity inside your home. Molds have the capability to grow if the humidity is very high. That is why it is important that you use a dehumidifier from time to time.

Keeping wet clothes around

You just took a shower and you end up having a wet towel. You put it on a stool and you leave it there for a time. Do not be surprised if mold starts growing near that wet towel. Wet towels as well as wet clothes have to be dried. They should never be kept around because they could encourage mold growth. After you have laundered your clothes, make sure you send them straight to the drier and avoid leaving them in a wet pile.

Ignoring leaks

There are also a lot of people out there who tend to ignore plumbing leaks especially since they think that such problems are not really that big at all. However, where there is water, there is always a chance for mold to grow. That is why it is important to have your pipes checked for leaks from time to time. Have you ever wondered why mold usually grows in the basement? This is because people seldom check their basements for leaks.

Not keeping books in a proper way

Books, notebooks, documents, and other publication materials can be ‘food’ for mold especially if they are stored in humid areas. Take care of your books well so that mold will not grow in them. Store them in an area where there is very low humidity. Doing so would also reduce the chances of the pages sticking together. The best room to store books is where there is a dehumidifier.

It would be nice if you could ensure that your home is mold-free. For a thorough home inspection, you can rely on the services of Universal Inspect. Schedule an appointment with us and we could ensure that your home is free from molds. We could also inspect for other factors that could put you and your family members at risk. These include the presence of asbestos, lead-based paint, and other problems.