Preventing Mould In Your Home

One of the easiest ways to prevent mould in your bathroom is to ensure there is proper ventilation. The shower and bath tub cannot be left wet, they need to dry. Most people hop in and out of the shower and keep the fan on for a few minutes, however it should be left on to help the wet surfaces in your shower and tub dry. You can also take a towel and quickly dry the edges of your tub and the grout between tiles.

If you have a shower curtain and liner make sure they are completely pulled out across the rod. This way the curtain and liner can dry. If it is bunched up to one side water will become trapped and can promote mould. If you have a window in your bathroom leave it open after you have showered to help air out the moisture.

To prevent mould from forming in other parts of your home such as the basement, kitchen, or bedrooms, make sure you dry wet areas as soon as you spot them. The longer they are left, the more likely mould is to form. When you are done cooking or baking be adamant to vent your appliances, leave the fan on to provide proper ventilation.

An area of the home that requires ventilation that some individuals forget about is the laundry room. Your washer and dryer are high moisture area. A dehumidifier can help, or opening windows if you have them.

Be aware of the mould prone areas in your home in order to prevent issues from happening. By practising these easy prevention tips you are decreasing the risk of mould being a problem in your home.

If mould is unfortunately already an issue, have the professionals deal with it to ensure your health and safety. Steamatic offers professional mould removal services. To read more about what is included in Steamatic’s mould removal and remediation visit us here.