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Local home with mold damage to their floors

Improper treatment of water can lead to a whole host of issues inside where it can be visibly seen daily or in the crawlspace of your home where it can easily go neglected and cause issues such as mold.  

Mold requires nourishment, warmth, and moisture in order to grow. Unfortunately, your basement most likely has all three things, making it the perfect place for mold growth. Fortunately, there are ways to help prevent the growth of mold.

9 Simple Ways To Prevent Mold In Your Basement:

1.) Vent appliances that produce moisture.

2.) Buy a good dehumidifier. 

3.) If there are faucets or a shower in your basement, vent them properly.

4. Fix those leaky pipes.

5. Don’t over water your plants.

6. Cover cold surfaces with insulation

7. Use a sealant around windows.

8. Monitor the relative humidity in the basement.

9. If you have dirt-floor crawlspaces, cover the dirt with plastic.