Mold poses not only a health hazard to you and your tenants but also a significant risk to the structural integrity of a building. This is due to its ability to consume and break down organic matter. When mold infests walls, insulation, or carpeting, it becomes necessary to remove the affected materials.

However, completely eradicating all mold and mold spores from your home is an impossible task. Nevertheless, since mold spores require moisture to grow, reducing moisture levels in your home is the most effective way to prevent or eliminate mold growth.

Tips for Moisture Reduction

Maintain Optimal Humidity Levels: It is essential to keep the humidity levels in your home as low as possible. Utilizing air conditioning or a dehumidifier can aid in controlling the humidity. You can purchase a meter from a home improvement store to monitor the humidity levels, aiming for less than 50% humidity at all times.

Address Leaks: Promptly fix any leaks in your home's roof, walls, or plumbing to prevent the accumulation of moisture that promotes mold growth. Additionally, ensure that the ground around your house slopes away from the structure. If water is entering the house from the outside, locate the source immediately and consider the appropriate waterproofing measures.

Promote Proper Bathroom Maintenance: Encourage your tenants to clean bathrooms using mold-killing products and avoid leaving wet towels on the floor. Conduct periodic checks for leaks around toilets and tubs, ensuring that any necessary repairs are promptly undertaken.

Enhance Ventilation: Install exhaust fans in your kitchen and bathroom that vent the air outside your home. Additionally, ensure that your clothes dryer vents outside the property.

Utilize Mold Inhibitors: Before painting, add mold inhibitors to your paint. These can be purchased from paint and home improvement stores.

Minimize Carpeting: Avoid installing carpets in areas prone to moisture, such as bathrooms or basements. In our experience, reducing the amount of carpeting in a rental property yields better results. Carpets tend to stain easily, absorb odors, and entail high replacement costs.

Thoroughly Inspect Water Sources: Regularly check for leaks around the kitchen sink, refrigerator ice makers, and other potential water sources.

Let Us Help!

At RPS inc., we are dedicated to ensuring mold-free properties. What sets us apart is our team of skilled Engineers and Tradesmen who possess extensive experience in home renovations. From addressing leaks to repairing broken appliances, we promptly attend to any issues that arise in the properties we manage.

Additionally, we take pride in our comprehensive routine home inspections. By conducting thorough assessments, we proactively identify and resolve issues before they become significant problems.

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote. Let RPS inc. safeguard your property and provide you with peace of mind.