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The Beach Mold

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Yes, mold is essential to the well being of our environment and without it, we would not have life saving antibiotics like penicillin that would exist and scrumptious soft cheeses like brie would not be here for us to spread on pieces of toasted french bread that compliment our favorite glass of wine. Mold is necessary for the break down and decomposition for all of natures organic matter, which helps recycle nutrients as well as gets rid of the build up of decaying matter and allows new vegetation to grow. Mold does a lot of good for our planet but unfortunately, it can also cause a lot of harm, especially if it begins to grow and spread undetected in your home.

Mold spores spread effectively and can't be totally destroyed.

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Recognize key regions that may be an issue regarding mold, within your home and fix them before mold has the opportunity to take hold of a damp area and begin to grow. You can't completely keep mold from ever forming in your home, but there are steps that will allow you to safeguard your home from mold. Do a review of your home: where are the areas of concern? Does the storm cellar flood? Do you see moisture …show more content…

Dry wet areas immediately. Mold can't grow without moisture, so tackle wet areas right away. Seepage into the basement after a heavy rainfall, accumulation from a leaky pipe, even a spill on the carpet should be dried within 24 to 48 hours. If you've experienced a flood, remove water-damaged carpets, bedding, and furniture if they can't be completely dried. Even everyday occurrences need attention: don't leave wet items lying around the house, and make sure to dry the floor and walls after a shower. Don't leave wet clothes in the washing machine, where mold can spread quickly. Hang them to dry — preferably outside or in areas with good air circulation.

3. Prevent moisture with proper ventilation. It may be that your routine activities are encouraging the growth of mold in your home. Make sure an activity as simple as cooking dinner, taking a shower, or doing a load of laundry doesn't invite mold by providing proper ventilation in your bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, and any other high-moisture area. Your energy-efficient home may be holding moisture inside, so open a window when cooking or washing dishes or showering, or run an exhaust

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