Avoiding mould in your home

Dec 3, 2024

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Avoiding mould in your home.

Mould doesn’t have to be a problem inside your home, there are ways to reduce the risk of ongoing mould problems. Remember if you do have any concerns regarding mould our outstanding team of mould remediation experts in Adelaide is always available to provide a thorough moisture and mould inspection for your property. Our thorough water damage and mould assessments in Adelaide can determine if there are any potential mould issues within your property.

Mould can be hazardous and harmful to your health, therefore being proactive and taking measures to avoid mould in the first place is a positive step in the right direction.

  • Save time and money by avoiding mould in the first place.
  • Mould can be a health hazard in your home.
  • Some simple steps to help avoid mould in your property.

 Regular Cleaning to avoid mould.

Keeping up to date with your general cleaning around the home is a great start to keeping mould under control. Mould loves dust and where you have dust accumulating the chances are you will have some degree of mould growth starting to form. Keeping on top of built-up grime and scum in the bathrooms and shower areas is also helpful. Regular cleaning practices is one of the best ways to keep on top of mould within your home.

Regular cleaning practises will greatly improve the indoor air quality within your home, making your home a healthier space for everyone.

  • Regular cleaning with appropriate cleaning agent using micro fibre cloths.
  • Don’t let soap scum build-up in the shower area – clean with chlorine based cleaning agent.
  • Keep shower screen glass clean and free from scum build-up – clean with glass cleaner.
  • If walls or floors are wet wipe down immediately with micro fibre cleaning cloths.

 

Attend to Minor water leaks straight away. 

It’s important to address any minor water leaks as fast as possible. It doesn’t take long for the moisture levels to build up within the home even with the smallest of water leaks or drips from a tap. Wherever you have increased moisture levels for a period of time you will have mould growth eventually.

  • Have a qualified plumber rectify leaking taps and pipes immediately.
  • Don’t allow water and moisture to build-up due to water leaks

 

Clean up Minor water spills as fast as possible.

Attend to any minor water spills or minor water overflows straight away. Make sure to clean up and dry out any spillage straight away. Allowing moisture to sit within your home will only create a breeding ground for mould and bacteria.

  • Blot and soak up any minor spills using towels and cloths as soon as possible.
  • Put airflow onto the water affected area using an oscillating fan to initiate drying of the wet area.
  • If it’s a warm day open up doors and windows to allow warm dry air inside.
  • Turn the air conditioner up to high heat to increase evaporation.

 

Increase ventilation to reduce airborne mould.

It’s important to ensure that exhaust fans are working correctly and being used in bathrooms, laundries and kitchen areas. It may even pay to upgrade your exhaust fans to better performing, more efficient fans. If using the bathroom or kitchen it will also help to open the nearby windows slightly to increase airflow and to introduce clean dry air into the home.

  • Install efficient exhaust fans in all wet areas of the property including the kitchen.
  • Upgrade existing exhaust fans if necessary.
  • Clean the exhaust fans periodically if possible.

 

Airing out to dilute mould.

Check your local weather patterns, it’s easy to do these days just check on your phone. If it’s going to be a nice warm, dry day with low humidity levels open your house right up for a few hours or even most of the day. By doing this you will be lowering the relative humidity inside your house, the other thing is you will be diluting the air. Fresh clean air with a lower mould spore count will be replacing the stale air inside your house, this can often make a huge difference to the indoor air quality within your home.

  • Open up the house for air exchange to improve the indoor air quality.
  • Fresh air in and stale air out will lower the airborne mould spore levels.

 

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 Caution – laundry areas can be a breeding ground for mould.

Ensure that the laundry doors and windows are open, if possible, when doing the laundry, especially when running the dryer. Avoid leaving damp or wet cloths and towels lying around as this will also increase the moisture levels within the home. Ensure you have an efficient high performing exhaust fan installed in your laundry.

  • Increase the natural airflow in the laundry whilst using the washing machine or dryer.
  • Opening windows will let the humid air out and the dry air from outside in.
  • Never allow moisture to build-up in the laundry when using the dryer.

 

Gutters & down pipes can create mould issues.

It is vital to keep all gutters and down pipes of your property clean and clear of any leaves or built-up debris, especially during winter or storm season. If you get a heavy downpour, it is imperative that the rain can get away freely to avoid the water backflowing into the eves of the house. Blocked gutters and down pipes are a common cause for mould growth with the home.

  • Have gutters cleaned out at least once per year.
  • Trim any branches away from the house if required to reduce leaf fall.

 

Roof inspection – to keep the roof space free from moisture.

It always pays to have your roof inspected on a regular basis we recommend once a year to ensure there are no issues. Damaged flashing, roof pointing and cracked tiles are among some of the common issues that allow additional moisture into the building.

  • An annual roof inspection can pay dividends.
  • Have cracked tiles or broken mortar repaired straight away
  • Ensure metal flashing and silicon seals are in good condition.

 

Check outside drainage to keep moisture away from the structure.

Ensure that all water is draining away from your house and that no water is building up against the outside of the building. Built-up water and moisture can lead to rising damp and subsequent mould issues.

  • Visual inspection to ensure there is no moisture pooling against the house or building.
  • Ensure all water is flowing and draining away from the house.
  • Check that storm water drains are free from any blockages.

If you notice any mould – act straight away.

If you notice any visible mould, it is vital to act fast. If it is just a small area of surface mould on your bathroom tiles or your window ledge then this can easily be cleaned yourself. Using any kind of surfactant type cleaner (dishwashing liquid) or even a 3 to 1 mix of vinegar and water (3 parts water 1 part vinegar) will normally do the trick. However, if you suspect the issue is more serious, it’s important to contact a professional IICRC certified mould remediation company as soon as possible.

  • Treat and clean any small areas of visible mould straight away
  • If the mould issue is more serious have a IICRC certified mould remediation technician inspect the issue as soon as possible.

 Water damage or flood events.

It goes without saying that if you have experienced any type of water damage or flood event to your property it is important to deal with it quickly. The sooner you can have a professional IICRC water damage restoration company attend to the water damage issue the better. If a water damage event to your property is not professionally restored and remediated promptly, then the risk of major mould outbreak and ongoing bacterial issues will be high.

  • Engage a IICRC certified water damage restoration company immediately  if your property has been impacted by water damage.

Water damage and mould assessment.

The team at Flood Fixers are available to provide a thorough and comprehensive water damage and mould assessment in Adelaide for your property. If you suspect you may have a water ingress, moisture or mould issue of any kind, please call our mould remediation Adelaide team today, prevention is always the best cure when it comes to eliminating mould from your home. Flood Fixers provides exceptional water damage and mould remediation services Adelaide wide. 

 

How can the Flood Fixers team help with your mould remediation in Adelaide.

With over 20 years of mould removal and remediation experience you will find the Flood Fixers team very knowledgeable and willing to help you with your mould issues as much as they can. Using industry IICRC approved processes our team of expert mould remediation Adelaide technicians will be able to assist you with any mould issues that you may have.

Our team will arrive in a timely manner and we service all Adelaide suburbs, all Adelaide Hills areas , the entire Fleurieu Peninsular region, all towns in the Barossa Valley and the Murray Bridge area. No matter where you are located our team will always attempt to assist you as fast as we can.

You will always find our team of mould remediation experts to be polite, friendly, respectful and professional at all times. We are here to help you 24/7 with your mould remediation needs in Adelaide and all surrounding areas.

Phone the Flood Fixers team now for all your mould remediation in Adelaide.