(425)888-3332

Call Now to Schedule an Appointment!

Stop Mold

Usually when we think of mold, we think "yuk"! We are usually thinking of ways to stop or get rid of mold. But there are types of mold that are good, and some that are extremely important to us: We use mold to create some types of cheeses like Brie, Gorgonzola or Blue cheese It is used in brewing beer We use is to make penicillin Unless you are allergic to these things, the mold in them is perfectly safe. Unfortunately, all molds are not created equal, and there are many that are harmful, especially when they grow undetected in your home or at your place of work

Is There a Way to Stop Mold?

Blue Cheese is made with moldWhat do you usually think when you think of mold?

“Yuk”!

Then you begin thinking of ways to stop or get rid of it

But there are types of mold that are good, and some that are extremely important to us:

  • We use mold to create some types of cheeses like Brie, Gorgonzola or Blue cheese.
  • It is used in brewing beer.
  • We use is to make penicillin.

Unless you are allergic to these things, the mold in them is perfectly safe.

Unfortunately, all molds are not created equal, and there are many that are harmful, especially when they grow undetected in your home or at your place of work.

The problem with mold

Mold spores drift through the airMold finds it’s way into your home as tiny spores drifting through the air. (Think of how a dandelion spreads.) As they land on surfaces such as carpets, wood, insulation, wallpaper and other organic surfaces they can begin to grow.

If our homes have moisture or high humidity along with a warm environment, we provide mold with the perfect conditions for growth and reproduction of more spores – re-starting the cycle.

In the Seattle area, with our humid fall and winter seasons, mold is a constant threat, especially in our bathrooms and showers.

One family I know has a small bathroom off their master bedroom that has just one little window and no ventilation fan. Their ceilings and walls, no matter how often they clean them, are constantly covered with mold. Once it starts is spreads quickly.

This family, like many others wonders, can we stop the mold?

Although we can never totally get rid of mold spores, there are ways that we can control it’s growth.

Because mold thrives on moisture, when we control that, we make it much more difficult for mold to grow indoors.

  • Monitor your home’s humidity: Moisture meters can be purchased at many hardware stores.
  • Steam adds to humidity to cause moldHave proper ventilation: Make sure your laundry, your showers and your stoves are vented to the outside.
    • It’s also a good idea to run your kitchen ventilation fan while running the dishwasher.
  • Keep good air flow in your home: 
    • Keep doors between rooms open as much as possible for good air movement.
      • It’s even helpful to open closet doors.
    • Open your windows occasionally, even in the winter to let fresh air in.
    • Don’t keep your furniture pushed up against the walls.
  • If you love houseplants, add a little Taheebo tea as you water them, it will help keep mold from starting in the warm, moist soil.
  • Check you roof and attic: If you have a leaky roof, mold will start growing in your attic.
  • Don’t store firewood indoors.
  • Repair any plumbing leaks.
  • Make sure your crawl space is well insulated and ventilated.
  • Vacuuming regularly helps remove mold spores.

If you think you have a mold problem, don’t panic, but don’t wait either.

Have a Question About a Mold Problem?

Send Us a Message

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

More Articles

Mold Remediation Steps

If you have a mold problem in Seattle, or want to make sure you don’t have one in the future, mold removal and remediation can

What Happens When Mold Spores Enter the Body?

Is it really a problem if you are exposed to black mold spores?

The answer to that is definitely yes! Mold not only grows on surfaces inside and outside of your home, but if it is inhaled, it can continue its growth inside your body.

Why is Mold Dangerous

We all experience a little mold every now and then, mainly on food that has been left too long in the refrigerator. But, unless you eat it (who would?), that isn’t the mold that can be dangerous to our health.

5/5

“Peter came quickly to give us his expertise in our basement bathroom area.”

~Lulu A.

5/5

Their team does excellent work and is very thorough.

~Nick Loveless

5/5

Very professional, prompt, kind workers who treated us with respect.

~Kathryn Strobel

5/5

“My experience with Peter from Mold Solutions has been great.”

~Susan Ferrell

5/5

Availed of Mold Solutions NW services and I am very – very- pleased with the results!

~Mauro Rizzi

5/5

Mold Solutions NW is my go-to vendor for anything remotely related to mold.

~Dhilip Gopalakrishnan

Mold Solutions NW

(425)888-3332

Call Now to Schedule an Appointment!

We are mold remediation, mold abatement, and mold inspection experts serving Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, and surrounding areas including Western and Eastern Washington.

Copyright 2023 © All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Site Map

Website Design and SEO by Logic Inbound​

mold remediation

Have a Mold Problem? We Are Here to Help!

Fill out the form below and we will contact you within 24 hours.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.