Montag, 17. Mai 2010

Wet clothing lying around your home

Mold and mildew quite regularly appear on various surfaces within the home which have been exposed to moisture on a regularly. These molds are microscopic fungi which flourish in areas where there is high humidity links of london or dampness. In many homes mold can be a problem all year round due to high humidity in summer months and condensation when the temperatures are low in winter. You are most likely to find mold and mildew growing on cellulose bases materials like For example wood, cotton and paper. Protein materials like leather, wool and silk are also prone because these Like the cellulose based materials are materials on which mold can feed, synthetic materials usually escape.

Mold will also attack and grow on carpets, rugs, shower curtains, walls and ceilings - the actual fabric of your home. Remember, mold and mildew spores are very hardy and will lie dormant long periods. If the moisture level in the you home rises to a sufficient level they to begin to grow Balenciaga Handbags . Not only will they cause ugly blackish stains and a horrid musty odour but they will actually eat into fabrics etc. for mold treatment is no carried out.

The best mold treatment is no mold treatment it is actually prevention! Here are some things you can do to prevent mold in the first place.

1. Building maintenance - check regularly for anything which may allow water to penetrate into your home things like leaking pipes, blocked gutters, cracked outer walls - all of these will contribute to damp conditions and lead to mold growth

2. Good housekeeping - a good place to start, dirt and grim provide mold with the food it requires to grow and multiply remove it and you remove a food source.

3. Use wax as a barrier on leather items. This will stop moisture getting into the leather and therefore protect it against mold. Alternatively there are commercial sprays available.

4. Don't leave dirty, wet clothing lying around your home - put it in the laundry basket!

5. Open out your shower curtain and evening Dresses allow it to dry thoroughly.

6. If you have a problem with moisture or condensation in closets etc. storing clothing along with moisture inhibitors is a good idea as this will help prevent mildew. If the weather is favourable, air your clothes outside in the sunshine every now and then.

7. Make Ventilation a priority - keep air circulating. Open windows, switch on an electric fan. Air which is moist and stagnant is just what mold likes!

8. Leave your closet doors open to let air circulate and never put clothes which are not completely dry in the closet.

9. Lastly but very importantly dry out the areas of dampness or excess moisture which is accumulated through normal daily routine or through leaks etc.
Any problems should be repaired and then remove the moisture either with a dehumidifier, absorbent silica or something similar or simply by heating and opening windows.

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