Are You Contributing To Winter Mold Growth?
Mold needs a nice warm temperature of around 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit to grow, so many think that they’re in the clear during the winter months. What they don’t realize is that this is the exact temperature our houses are kept during the winter, and we’re giving mold a great place to thrive right in our homes. You may be doing additional things to add to mold growth in your home, and we want to outline these things to ensure you’re not promoting mold in your space: Continue reading →
One of the best methods you can use to determine if mold has found its way into your home is using your nose. Mold has a very distinct smell, and even in small amounts, this smell can be a telltale sign that mold remediation is necessary to save your health and your belongings. If you’re not sure what mold smells like, we have a method you can use to create for yourself, safely, your own point of reference! 
Waterproofing isn’t always the end-all be-all answer to mold, as the tiny particles of moisture in the air can be enough to prompt mold to grow. Even if leak and flood risks have been eliminated, these teeny tiny particles can still provide just enough moisture to give mold it’s trifecta for life, and one of the best ways we recommend keeping this mold out is by keeping a dehumidifier on hand. Maryland can be home to some moist air, and underground air can be moist to begin with, so investing in a dehumidifier to eliminate basement mold growth is an idea any homeowner should consider. 
When mold begins growing in your home, it can really do a number on your property. In basements used for recreation, bedrooms, or storage rooms, the property you keep in the space can be come destroyed with a shocking rapidity if mold is present, and there is so much property that mold can destroy. Mold feeds on cellulose, which cotton, paper, drywall, and all types of other belongings are made from, meaning a vast majority of your belongings can become mold food if the right conditions are present. 
We know that mold needs three things to survive – warmth, moisture, and a food source. Because of this, many homeowners don’t really think about mold growth during the winter, but this is a pretty big mistake as Maryland has just the right conditions to promote mold growth during the winter as well. Maryland winters may be filled with crisp dry air, but there’s plenty of moisture from time to time as well. Your home will remain at just the right temperature for mold to thrive, so as moisture works is way in, and comes into contact with your belongings and your temperate indoor atmosphere, the perfect conditions are met. 
It’s important to remember that mold exists just about everywhere. Mold spores are found naturally in the air in pretty small amounts, and this makes it simple to understand how mold winds up indoors. Even if you have never had a basement leak or flood, this doesn’t mean you can’t eventually find mold growing in your space, and it helps to learn how indoor mold spreads and how to stop it.