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ps on Prevent Mold Grow

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Page 1: Tips on Prevent Mold Growth

Tips on Prevent Mold Growth

Page 2: Tips on Prevent Mold Growth

There are some of the steps that a homeowner or building owner can do to help stop unhealthy mold growth.

Page 3: Tips on Prevent Mold Growth

Here are some tips on preventing mold growth in your home or building:

Tips on Preventing Mold Growth in Your Home

• Monitor those areas for moisture interruption. Any leaks or floods should dry up as soon as possible. After the area is wet for 48 hours, mold may begin to grow.

• Be sure that attics and crawl spaces are properly examined and properly cloistered

• Monitor the relative humidity in your home. If the relative humidity exceeds 55% for an extended period of time, there is enough moisture in the air for mold to grow

• Make sure that bathrooms are properly ventilated and exhaust fans are working properly

• Be sure that bathroom exhaust vents and dryer vents are discharging to the outside of your home