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HOW TO PREVENT MOLD FROM GROWING IN YOUR BASEMENT

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HOW TO PREVENT MOLD FROM GROWING IN YOUR BASEMENT

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  1. HOW TO PREVENT MOLD FROM GROWING IN YOUR BASEMENT www.aquatechwaterproofing.ca

  2. 1. MINIMIZE MOISTURE • To prevent mold in the first place, you must remove any lingering moisture. We recommend you call on professionals to fix cracks, leaking pipes, and unsealed doors and windows. • 2. CHECK YOUR SUMP PUMP • Your sump pump plays a leading role in preventing water buildup in your basement - its job is to collect extra water in your home’s foundation and redirect it away from your home. www.aquatechwaterproofing.ca

  3. 3.CHOOSE YOUR FLOORING WISELY • It’s easy for mold to grow on carpet, and unfortunately, you can’t properly remove it from this of flooring. Don’t forget to frequently clean and vacuum your floors. • 4.CONSIDER EXTERIOR WATERPROOFING METHODS • Waterproofing your home from the outside is just as important as waterproofing the inside. • Any landscaping work you complete outdoors will keep rising water from spilling into your home. www.aquatechwaterproofing.ca

  4. 5.DECLUTTER YOUR BASEMENT • Preventing mold can also be simple as keeping a clutter- free space. Too many items cause congestion and can block air from flowing freely throughout your basement. • 6.INSULATE YOUR SPACE • If you plan to use your basement as a habitable space, you must insulate it. When you must insulate your basement’s pipes, walls and windows, you actively prevent condensation and reduce humidity levels. www.aquatechwaterproofing.ca

  5. 7.KEEP PLANTS UPSTAIRS • While plants can make a basement look cozy, they shouldn’t live in this area of your home. They’re a source of food for mold, so ideally, plants should only be in locations with plenty of air and sun. • 8.MAKE SURE YOU DON’T STORE WOOD DOWNSTAIRS • Similar to carpeting, mold can also live on organic materials- particularly wood. Firewood , wood floors, and wood furniture provide the nourishment mildew and mold needs to grow. www.aquatechwaterproofing.ca

  6. 9.PROPERLY VENT APPLIANCES If you regularly use machines such as a washer and dryer, and it resides in your basement, make sure you vent it. Otherwise, the steam it produces has no place to go and your ceiling walls will trap in this moisture. 10.REMOVE STALE AIR Mold most active in high humidity, and because your basement is below ground, it’s easily the most humid area of your home. Mold growth skyrockets once your home’s relative humidity rises above 55%. www.aquatechwaterproofing.ca

  7. 11.USE A DEHUMIDIFIER • A poorly ventilated basement in prone to mold growth, but a dehumidifier can really help with preventing this. While fans are effective, dehumidifiers remove excess moisture from areas that are harder to reach, such as beneath your floors. www.aquatechwaterproofing.ca

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