After a flood, whether from a storm, a river, a burst pipe or a failed sump pump, time matters. Mold can start growing on wet materials within 24 to 48 hours, so the faster you dry your home, the more you can save. Quick answer: to dry out a house after flooding, first make sure…
Buying a dehumidifier that’s too small is one of the most common mistakes. It runs all day, uses a lot of electricity and still can’t keep humidity down. Too big, and you’ve paid more than you needed to. The right size depends on two things: how big the space is, and how damp it is….
A good dehumidifier is the single most effective tool against basement mold. Basements stay damp because of moisture from the ground and humid summer air, and a dehumidifier is what keeps that moisture from settling on walls, joists and everything you store down there. Quick answer: for most basements, choose a dehumidifier rated around 35…
If there’s one number that decides whether mold grows in your home, it’s indoor humidity. Mold spores are everywhere, all the time. What they need to grow is moisture, and humid air is one of the main ways your walls, floors and furniture stay damp. Quick answer: keep indoor relative humidity between 30% and 50%…
If there’s one place in a house where mold feels at home, it’s the basement. It’s below ground, cooler than the rest of the house, often poorly ventilated, and full of wood, cardboard and fabric. A musty smell when you open the basement door is one of the most common signs of a mold problem…
You go down to the basement and notice white, fuzzy or powdery patches on the wooden joists, the concrete walls or a box you stored months ago. Is it mold? Is it dangerous? And how do you get rid of it for good? Quick answer: white mold is common in basements because they’re cool, damp…