Mould is a form of fungus that is present everywhere, indoors and outdoors. It produces spores that can’t be seen with the naked eye but which are spread through the air.
These airborne spores can enter your home through opened doors, windows, clothes, shoes and pets.
What’s worse is that these spores thrive on any surface that is warm, moist and dark.
Mould might be useful organisms for the ecosystem outdoors but they pose serious health risks to humans and pets and can damage the surfaces of your books, bags, clothes and furniture beyond repair.
Here are some steps you can take to prevent the growth of mould in your home.
1. Dry wet areas ASAP
Mould spores thrive in a damp environment. Whenever you spill water on a surface like your sofa, carpet or mattress, be sure to pat the area dry as thoroughly as you can with a cloth. Then leave it to air-dry further.
If the tiles and countertops of your bathroom remain moist, mould spores might start growing and even worse, spread throughout the house.
2. Let the air circulate
Air circulation is vital for controlling the unchecked growth of mould.
Open your windows to ventilate the house as much as possible so moisture trapped indoors will dry out.
Bathrooms are high-risk areas for mould to grow, hence, always do your best to keep bathroom floors and countertops dry.
Laundry is best hung on a line to dry under the sun instead of being hung indoors where the chances of mould growing on the damp fabric are high.
3. Get a dehumidifier
Frequent rainfall can lead to a humid environment. Using a dehumidifier is an excellent way to reduce indoor moisture levels and maintain a dry environment.
Doing so can make your space less susceptible to mould and dust mites to thrive in.
Be sure to always maintain a dry and clean environment indoors as the best thing you can do to minimise the growth of mould in your home, is to make your space less hospitable for spores to grow and flourish.
This article first appeared in kaodim.com
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