3 Fatal Mistakes That Cause Mold: Even Seemingly Perfect Homes Are Not Insured

19.04.2024 21:54

Mold in the home you live in can cause a variety of health problems.

Instead of looking for a remedy that would help remove colonies of black mold, try to prevent mold from forming in the first place.

Below you will find a list of three actions that are recommended to be performed as rarely as possible, as they only promote the reproduction of spores.

Ignore the condition of the pipes

Mold cannot grow where there are not suitable conditions for it, namely: warmth, darkness, a food source and high humidity.

If the climate where you live is not humid and your apartment has good ventilation, carefully inspect the pipes - perhaps water is leaking from somewhere.

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Dry wet laundry in the room

It doesn't take long for mold to show itself. Sometimes, it only takes a day for it to start spreading at a rapid rate.

Therefore, it is better to be vigilant and not leave wet clothes on the bed or sofa all day.

Frankly speaking, drying clothes in a room rarely leads to good results: moisture evaporates and increases the humidity level in the room, thus creating ideal conditions for mold growth.

The best option is to dry the laundry outdoors, but if this is not possible, then you should at least ventilate the premises more often, especially after washing.

Overwatering plants

Excessive watering, firstly, is fraught with rotting of plant roots, and secondly, the emergence and spread of mold.

To correct your mistake, remove 2-3 cm of soil covered with white fluff and replace it with new soil.

Previously we told you how to tidy up your shower head .

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources


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  1. Ignore the condition of the pipes
  2. Dry wet laundry in the room
  3. Overwatering plants