Follow these five simple tips to stave off mold in your home:
Check: Do a thorough inspection of your home from top to bottom and inside/outside. Look for damaged shingles, a warped window pane or cracked foundation mortar – spots where moisture could seep into your home.
Shovel: If you still have snow surrounding your home, shovel it away from the point where the ground meets the structure and dig it out of your basement window wells.
Inspect: Take a walk around your home to see if your eaves trough is intact and to make sure downspouts are pointing away from your house to deliver water away from the structure.
Test: A properly sloped and surfaced driveway will keep puddles to a minimum and draw water away from your home. Test this by pouring a small amount of water on your driveway to see how it slopes.
Treat: Consider using an eco-friendly mold-fighting solution to eliminate any existing indoor mold and prevent mold growth – particularly in areas prone to excess moisture (e.g., bathrooms, basements, laundry rooms, attics, etc.).
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