BioClean CT is an experienced provider of mold remediation, basement waterproofing, and air quality testing in Westchester County and all of Connecticut. When you begin your spring cleaning this year, don't forget to make checking for mold a part of your routine. While it may not grow as abundantly during the wintertime, mold is actually a year-round problem.

During the colder season, when the average temperature drops down to freezing or below, mold can grow in your attic, basement, walls, and other places where it's hard to detect. This happens because the humidity remains higher in those places, whereas your home's general air circulation is drier during the winter than in warmer months. Mold can also grow around window frames, especially wooden ones, where condensation is heavy. Here are the most critical areas to check:

• Beneath kitchen and bathroom sinks
• Basements 
• Attics 
• Around ducting, especially if it's uninsulated
• Window frames, sills, and even glass
• Crawl spaces
  

Why Should I Check My Home for Mold at the Beginning of Spring?

It's essential to check your home for mold when temperatures begin to rise because, with the warmer weather and higher humidity, mold growth will rapidly accelerate. As you start your spring cleaning, you'll disturb existing mold colonies, sending spores into the air. This agitation not only allows the mold to be further distributed but can cause respiratory and health problems often associated with this fungus.

Tips for Spring Cleaning and Mold Control

• Use vinegar. A homemade cleaner made of half vinegar and half water is a great way to zap any mold you find around the house.
• Dehumidify. The most effective thing you can do to prevent mold is to install a dehumidifier. Different styles and models are available, including a single unit that will dehumidifier the whole house.
• Improve air quality. BioClean CT can check the quality of your air. You might need a different type of HVAC filter, or we may recommend more aggressive air purification.

Why Should I Call BioClean CT for Springtime Mold Removal?

We're an award-winning, eco-friendly company that's been serving Connecticut since 1988. When it comes to mold issues, we know how to eradicate it safely and keep it from coming back. Give us a call for your best spring cleaning yet!