Are you concerned about the musty smell in your garage? That’s an indication of mold growth in your garage.
Mold or mildew growth becomes inevitable in your garage if moisture and humidity are not controlled. Since the garage is among the darkest parts of your home, it provides the perfect environment for mold growth. Mold growth can damage your vehicles as well as undermine the structural integrity of your garage.
If moisture does result in mold growth, mycotoxins and other harmful chemicals produced by mold can make its way into other parts of your home and pollute the quality of indoor air that you breathe. Here are some valuable tips to prevent and remove mold from your garage:
Inspect the Garage
Regardless of whether you see mold or not, keep inspecting your garage to identify any leaks or other moisture related conditions. Leaking pipes and other issues can damage the roof of your garage and allow water to enter your garage. Regularly check the roof of your garage, to prevent water damage. As soon as you come across leakages somewhere on the roof or other areas of your garage, you must look for ways to dry the affected surfaces to prevent mold growth.
Clean Unfinished Drywall
The drywall in your garage is often left unfinished by homeowners because of the scrapes and nicks on it. It becomes difficult to spot mold growth on an unfinished drywall. You may use a bleach solution to get rid of the visible mold or wipe off the discoloration, but these are only temporary solutions as the hidden mold will keep growing.
However, it doesn’t mean that you don’t use these temporary solutions at all. You should do your best to remove mold so that it doesn’t spread to other areas. Scrub the mold thoroughly to remove it, but be sure to use hand gloves and other protective gear so as to prevent direct exposure to it.
If the mold returns or you spot black mold, there’s no other choice but to seek professional restoration services before the situation worsens.
Seal Garage Doors
During heaving rainfall, flooding, or serious drainage issues, water may be directed toward your house and can easily enter your garage, thereby creating the possibility of mold growth.
Organize Your Garage
An unorganized storage space is much more susceptible to mold growth. This is because a cluttered garage makes it difficult to control the moisture or humidity. If you store items in your garage, avoid clutter as much as you can and keep everything organized. This should make it easier to spot moisture related issues as well as mold itself during its earliest stages.
If you think the mold in your garage is getting out of control, seek professional help without giving it another thought.
For professional mold remediation services, reach out to the Service Team of Professionals.
