A Few Tips To Help Prevent Mold Damage In Your Naples Home

8/19/2021 (Permalink)

If your home is overtaken by mold you need to call the professionals. Call SERVPRO today for remediation assistance and preventative measures.

SERVPRO Says Control Humidity and Temperature to Help Reduce the Chance of Needing Mold Remediation

If you have never experienced bathroom mold, you may be fortunate, or perhaps you simply are not looking in the right places. If you let it get out of control, it can cause significant damage, while if caught early enough, there is a simple fix. 

Taking a shower or a bath creates enough steam for your entire bathroom to remain damp for a short period. Leaving behind moisture that creates the perfect environment for mold damage to develop in your Naples home. 

At SERVPRO, we often find that lingering moisture, leaky fixtures, wet cellulose materials, combined with poor ventilation, provide mold with the food source that it needs to flourish. If you can see it or smell it, the problem is likely already more significant than you know. 

SERVPRO technicians deal with situations all of the time where bathroom mold symptoms are not always obvious. It could be hiding just out of sight, under your sink, inside the cracks and crevices of your bathroom fixtures. Mold can even develop in your basement or crawl spaces and attic, both above and below your bathroom. 

How Do You Prevent Mold Damage? 

Start by using the proper ventilation in areas of your home that have constant moisture sources or appliances that develop steam during use. There is more than just your bathroom to worry about; mold damage can happen just about anywhere. 

Cooking in your kitchen develops steam, which is usually handled by oven vents if you take the time to use them. Likewise, running your dishwasher, clothes dryer, shower, or tub all requires ventilation. This ventilation should be left on for at least 30 minutes after you finish using them. 

If you do not have the proper ventilation, have it installed. The goal is to maintain a household (RH) relative humidity level of 50% or less. Air conditioners and dehumidifiers can help you achieve and maintain a constant level in your home. 

When deciding on the type of shower curtain to purchase, look for one labeled as mildew-resistant and wash or even replace it frequently. At the same time, you should also take the time to clean your bathroom mats often; once a week would not hurt. 

Taking all of these precautions may not entirely prevent problems from developing. When things get out of hand, call in a professional from SERVPRO. We can help you discover the source of moisture creating your problem, fix it while also removing and drying any standing water, even those small pockets found hidden in your walls. 

Contact SERVPRO of Naples / Marco Island for access to expertly trained mold remediation specialists today. (239) 302-5700