Greenville Mold Prevention Tips

Greenville, South Carolina and surrounding areas are notorious for its high humidity and moisture. While many of this can be prevented – Here are some helpful tips to help keep your Greenville, South Carolina home safe!

• When water leaks or intrusions occur, act quickly! Wet or damp material that is dried within 24 – 48 hours of the leak, in most cases, will NOT grow mold.
•  Remove wet carpet or furniture that cannot be dried within 24 – 48 hours.
• Do not install carpet in areas of water usage such as bathrooms, kitchens, and basements.
• Remove wet clothes from the washer promptly.
• Do not leave damp clothes or towels lying around.
• Keep indoor humidity levels below 50%. The ideal level is between 30 – 50%. Relative humidity can be measured by a moisture
• If you see condensation or moisture collecting on windows, walls or pipes, act fast to dry the wet surface and reduce the moisture or water source.
• Use air conditioners or dehumidifiers to keep humidity low.
• Keep air conditioning drip pans clean and the drain lines free of obstructions.
• Be sure dryers, stoves, heaters and exhaust fans vent to the outside, not into the walls or attic.
• Use a bathroom exhaust fan or open the window when you shower.
• Dry shower walls after a shower.
• When cooking or using the dishwasher, use an exhaust fan or open the window.
• Keep furniture from blocking air returns and vents.
• Dust and vacuum often.
• Clean and repair gutters regularly.
• Repair any roof leaks as soon as you discover them.
•  Make sure the ground slopes away from the building foundation so that water does not enter or pool around the foundation.
• Insulate cold surfaces such as cold-water pipes to prevent condensation.
• Repair any plumbing leaks as soon as you find them.