Helpful Hints: How
to Help Protect Your
Environment from Mould
By
Art Johnson, CR, WLS
*If
you suffer a water damage, have it immediately
dealt with by a water damage professional as mould can
begin to grow within 24 - 48 hours
*Have
a professional confirm that it is dry -
call Canstar
Restorations at 604.944.1461 for more information
- Maintain
your indoor humidity below 60%
- Turn
on your bathroom/kitchen exhaust fans or open windows when:
- cooking
- showering
or bathing
- using
the washing machine or the dryer
- mopping
floors or cleaning carpets
- using
the dishwasher
- there
are multiple occupants
- when
air drying laundry within the apartment (air drying not
recommended within the apartment)
- fog
forms on window surfaces
- Make
sure no water escapes the shower compound
- Be
sure the dryer is properly vented and that the duct work is
cleaned regularly
- Keep
all furniture, boxes and stacked clothing away from interior
surface of exterior walls, allowing at least 2" for air
circulation
- Maintaining
an acceptable living temperature within the environment (18
- 22° C) will prevent dew points and resulting condensation
- Air
out the garage periodically, especially on rainy days after
pulling wet vehicles inside - high humidity can cause mould
growth on cold surfaces such as the garage door panels and windows
- Fresh
air should circulate regularly if there is an abundance of house
plants
- Regularly
clean the windows and window tracks to prevent mould growth
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