How to Prevent Mold Growth in Bridgewater & Edison
Preventing mold growth can be a challenge because mold is a natural substance found just about everywhere. At ServiceMaster Professional Restoration, we do have a few key tips to prevent mold growth. At the top of the list: keep your property dry! Mold requires moisture to survive and grows most quickly in damp, dark environments. If you avoid this type of environment at your home or office in East Brunswick, Bridgewater, Somerset, Edison, and other NJ cities we serve, you will avoid having mold at your property in Middlesex, Somerset, Union, Mercer & Hunterdon counties.
When our teams take on a mold remediation job, they start with a mold inspection to determine what type of mold removal services are needed. Different molds require different types of remediation approaches in order to kill the growth and prevent mold growth in the future. Our crews also excel at water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, reconstruction, disinfection, mold remediation, and more. For more information, call 732-800-6262 or click here to make an appointment ASAP for mold-related services at your property in Hillsborough, Edison, Bridgewater, or Somerset.
Be Proactive by Lowering Indoor Humidity to Between 30% & 50%
- Use a humidity meter to get a reading and lower the indoor humidity to below 50%. Molds cannot live in such arid conditions. Shoot for readings between 30% and 50%.
- If you spot moisture on windows, walls, or pipes, dry the surface. Condensation can be a sign of high humidity.
- Ventilate showers and cooking areas.
- Use a dehumidifier and air conditioner during humid months.
Find Problem Areas & Fix Them by Lowering Humidity Levels in Edison & Somerset
You can’t completely mold-proof your home but you can help to make it mold-resistant. Check your home regularly for possible signs of basement flooding, condensation on windows, or water stains on the ceiling. A quick fix now can stop mold from forming. It is also important to keep moisture and humidity levels as low as possible with proper ventilation at your property in East Brunswick, Hillsborough, Bridgewater, Somerset, or Edison. Mold needs moisture to grow, and you need to keep your home as dry as possible. Suggestions include:
- Monitor the humidity indoors.
- Direct water away from your home if rain causes water to seep into your home.
- Make sure your gutters are clean and your roof doesn’t leak.
- Keep air circulating in your home.
- Keep mold off of indoor plants and pottery.
- Equip your home with mold-resistant materials and products.
For more information, call 732-800-6262 or click here to make an appointment ASAP for mold-related services at your New Jersey property in Middlesex, Somerset, Union, Mercer & Hunterdon counties.
