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Where mold lives.
Here's a list of common places where you will likely find
mold in your home.Understanding the causes can be your best weapon against mold
and mildew.
In the Bathroom and Kitchen:
Bathroom mold and mold found in your kitchen are often the
result of poor ventilation. Look for these telltale contributors to your
problem: Weak exhaust fans in the bathroom, around showers, spas, hot tubs,
indoor pools, steam rooms, above cooking ranges, near dishwashers,
refrigerators, sink areas and anywhere water, steam moisture or condensation is
a common occurrence. Mold in the bathroom is most commonly found in and around
tubs, tiles, showers and surrounds. This is usually the result of inadequate
ventilation and restricted air flow. And the reason bathroom mold reappears
after routine surface cleaning with a shower cleaner is because the vast majority
of shower cleaners only treat the visual mold and mildew growth - not the root
of the organism or spore. This cycle of cleaning and re-cleaning creates a
never ending process of buying more and more shower cleaners containing harsh
chemicals, bleaches or agents. While they look effective through foaming or
bubbling and smell effective with their intense fumes, they continue to not
treat bathroom mold at its core.
We recommend using our Moldex Disinfectant and Moldex
Protectant products to effectively fix this Mold & Mildew problem. We refer
to this approach as the Clean & Seal system. Moldex Disinfectant will
clean, disinfect, and deodorize surfaces by killing odor causing microorganism,
mold and mildew. And once you remove the bathroom mold and mildew, spray Moldex
Protectant on the surface. Mold Protectant creates an invisible, clear,
long-lasting, moisture resistant coating that protects against the damaging
effects mold & mildew, even if the area is to remain a highly moist
environment with high humidity levels.
In The Basement:
Because most basements are below the grade of the outside
ground, basements are areas that display the highest percentage of mold and
mildew occurrences. Small leaks in pipes, cracks in the foundation, leaks in
the sill, high ground water tables, seepage and typical poor ventilation all
prove to be fertile contributors to basement mold and basement mildew odors.
Check to ensure your dryer ventilation is tight and clear. Keep the lint filter
clean to promote optimal air flow. Make sure washer lines are tight and areas
around hot water heaters are dry. If you have ground water problems (leaks,
seepage, standing water, sump pumps, etc...) consult basement moisture
specialists to seek more permanent solutions to prevent infiltrating moisture
and to stop mold in the basement from reoccurring.
In the crawlspace:
In addition to moisture, did you know that a lack of
natural, ultra-violet light can be a major contributor to mold in crawl spaces
or enclosed areas. U.V. light can be a natural deterrent to mold and mildew
growth, and when there isn't a source for this type of light, mold in crawl
spaces has a head start on flourishing. Vapor barriers are a great defense to
keeping moisture out of the crawl space and also for allowing moisture to
escape. This process is the natural 'breathing' that happens in the home and it
can be critical to ensure efficient air and moisture flow.
In the attic:
While we hear so much in the news these days about new homes
and new home construction, the reality is that most homes were built
over
25 years ago when construction techniques and building codes were very
different than current standards. Mold and mildew problems in attics and the
space beneath roofs most often occur in 'older' homes due to lack of proper
ventilation. Today's ridge vents and soffit vents help to address proper
ventilation, but when attic areas cannot breathe and airflow is restricted, attic
mold can result. And once attic mold starts and can spread rapidly and migrate
elsewhere in the home such as inside ceilings and wall cavities.