As a proud homeowner, you can probably understand the basic aesthetic reasons for preventing the growth of mold in your home. Mold can create an unpleasant visual sight in your home, most frequently around windowsills and doorframes as well as in less visible areas such as in basement and behind washers and dishwashers. Mold can eat away at your houses finishings, and can also ruin furniture as well as giving off an unpleasant, musky smell. Many people need also to realize that mold has potentially serious health effects as well- mold in the home doubles the risk of asthma in children, according to recent studies, and some types of molds are also highly toxic.
With all of the detrimental effects of mold, it is crucial that you maintain a mold free environment within your household. Following some basic tips can make this a relatively easy process, as no mold can exist without a certain level of moisture.
The first consideration in preventing mold is where your home is located. Temperate coastal locations such as along both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, which are also known for high levels of rainfall, are prime locations for moldy houses. Additionally, some...