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Moisture prevention and control tips for indoors

One of the primary reasons of mold growth is moisture and hence moisture control is very important to prevent mold formation in the house. There are some easy precautions one can take to control dampness and moisture in their house or office space.  Let us discuss some of these preventive measures to control moisture content to a safe level in your house.

Get the roof repaired or waterproofed in case of leakage

Have you noticed any seepage or leakage water from the roof? Have recent rains have caused the ceiling to appear wet? If answer to above question is yes, then you should get your roof properly repaired or waterproofed to avoid water seepage. Damp ceiling can be an ideal spot for molds to multiply.

Get the leakage repaired immediately

Any kind of leakage such as a tap, water pipe etc. should be fixed immediately. Leaving these problems unfixed for long can create conditions that will promote mold growth in the nearby area.

Get the outside walls properly plastered and painted with water repellant paint

During monsoon the water falling on the walls outside can seep inside and create dampness in the walls. These conditions foster mold growth inside the house. This can be avoided by properly plastering walls and painting them with water repellant paint so that no water can seep inside.

Get wall and floor cracks repaired

Wall and floor cracks are a very convenient location for molds. Problem with these cracks is that any water that goes inside them has very less chance of drying up. Any water content there can provide ideal moisture for molds as it won’t dry.

Don’t let water accumulate on roof or on the floor

Proper drainage should be designed for roofs and floors. Any area were water can be stagnant can create ideal damp conditions for molds.