Fun in the summer sun comes with one downside: summer humidity. Humidity is no fun for being outside, but even worse is the increased likelihood of mold in your home. How can you keep your home safe all summer long?

Mold spores are present in the air all around us. The best way to control mold growth is to limit moisture. At humidity of 60 percent and above, mold can grow rapidly. Humidity is a sneaky cause of mold. Other causes of mold, like flooding, can be more dramatic, but mold loves high humidity just as much as any other source of moisture in your home.

How Can I Prevent Mold?

The best way to prevent mold is to remove moisture from your home. Repair water damage quickly and monitor humidity in your home. Humidity should be kept between 30 and 50 percent to control mold growth.

When Should I Call A Professional?

If you find or smell mold, it's time to call a professional. Mold remediation is a difficult process to do by yourself. Professionals are trained to find all of the mold in your home using special tools like moisture meters. They will carefully remove or treat the moldy parts of your home, ensuring the mold doesn't spread. Professionals can also help you fix the high humidity that led to mold in the first place. If the mold is cleaned but your house is still humid, the mold can return.

BioClean Can Help

At BioClean, we can help you with a free mold inspection and then come up with a plan to deal with the mold in your home. If we find mold, we can start a full mold remediation, ensuring the mold is gone for good. Mold causes more damage the longer you let it spread. Contact us today to get rid of the mold in your home and get back to enjoying your summer!