How Can I Prevent Mold?

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Mold requires three ingredients for its survival they are:

Moisture

Warmth

Food

Here in Missouri we have all of the above, and in large quantities. The amount of moisture required can be as little as the moisture in the air which we all know as humidity. Spores are active in the temperature range of 40 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. When temperatures go below or above this range the spores become dormant, they do not die. The food source is any organic substance stucco, cement block, wood, and sheetrock or gypsum board.

The key to mold control is moisture control.

If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean up the mold promptly and fix the water problem.

It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.