Fort Myers, FL – Spectrum Cleaning Tips for Mold Prevention in Southwest Florida

Mold is detrimental to your family’s health and it’s also highly destructive to the dry wall, wood, leather and most of the materials that were used to build your home. So prevention is of utmost importance. The best way to beat mold is to prevent it before it ever starts. Spectrum Cleaning & Restoration of Fort Myers, FL, your mold remediation experts want to give you a few key ways to prevent mold growth in your home:

Lower Humidity Rates: It’s humid here in Florida. But it’s important to keep your home’s humidity rates between 45 and 60%. This range is ideal for mold prevention. Indoor humidity rates of 70% and higher are considered the perfect conditions for the development of mold colonies. You can lower your home’s humidity rates with de-humidifiers, running exhaust fans in bathrooms, not allowing wet clothes to lie around and keeping the filters in your air conditioner up to date.

Stop Water Exposure: Plumbing, older roofing materials, air conditioners, windowsills and appliances are some of the areas of your home that can develop cracks and leaks, and that’s the fastest way to end up with a mold problem. Standing water outside near your basement walls is another leading cause of mold growth in and around your home. Here in Florida, we see a particularly high percentage of homes with mold-related issues because of groundwater leaking through floors. Be sure to inspect these areas of your home on a regular basis, and especially after a good soaking rainstorm.

Dust Regularly: We don’t often think of dust as a mold related issue, but the truth of the matter is that dust and organic matter serves as food for mold, so don’t give it a chance for a meal. Cleaning HVAC units regularly will help to lower dust rates. Dusting furniture and flat surfaces often and cleaning out electronics are also key components in preventing the spread of mold. 

HEPA Filters: HEPA filters are designed and tested to prevent dust, organic matter, allergens and mold spores from circulating within your home. Using HEPA filters inside of air supply ducts, registers and your vacuum will improve your air quality, while lowering the chances for mold to grow.

Inspections: Have your home professionally inspected by our Certified Mold Inspectors at Spectrum Cleaning & Restoration. Not only will our inspectors be able to test for mold, but they should also be able to determine if any areas in your home are at high risk for mold growth. This is key in a home that has experienced water damage from a roof leak or appliance malfunction.

Beginning Mold Remediation: If you know that mold is present in your home, you must remove it. Remember, mold is hazardous to your home and your health. That’s why you need to contact our mold remediation specialists at Spectrum Cleaning & Restoration of Fort Myers, right away. The faster we dry up any floods or leaks, and start our mold remediation work, the less mold you’ll have, and less likely there will be hidden mold behind walls.