Mildew has a tendency to create ugly stains and bad odors wherever it grows, making it quite an unwelcome house guest. Not only does it look bad and smell bad, but it can be quite destructive as well. Regardless of its host, fabric, tile grout, wood, or anything else it can grow on, it eats away at the surface.
This leads to ruined belongings, stained shower curtains and fixtures, or even ruined household structures if allowed to go untreated. If you want to be sure mildew does not take root in your home, then it is necessary to remove it on sight and prevent it from coming back. In this article, advice will be dispensed on how you can eradicate it, along with ways to remove the conditions needed to allow it to get a hold in the first place.
When certain types of fungi called molds find a food source, they take root and begin to grow. The black and/or white spots that begin to form are what are commonly known as mildew. Spores from mold are always in the air, but it takes specific conditions for mildew to occur.
Anywhere the temperature is between the range of 41 and 99 degrees Fahrenheit, food is plentiful, and the air is moist, mildew can and will abound. Sadly, the growths that follow come with more than a foul aroma. Many, many people are allergic to mildew, some so allergic that they cannot function normally. There exists a condition known as "Sick Building Syndrome" that develops in people who live in highly contaminated homes. Sinus and respiratory problems are very common for these people, commonly with other chronic but otherwise unexplainable problems.
To save yourself and your family from these troubles, and to protect your belongings, you have to make it nigh on impossible for mildew to grow in your house. The temperature issues will be hard to deal with since people generally cannot abide temperatures outside the range that mildew can grow in. This means you will have to focus on the two other factors you can change, moisture and food.
Basements tend to be perpetually damp, so mildew will grow rampant there. Proper insulation of walls and making sure that the drainage outside is adequate will help a lot. If drainage is not adequate, water will always manage to seep in, keeping surfaces dam and allowing mildew to return. Use a dehumidifier anywhere the air consistently feels moist to help keep the levels down. Do not let wet laundry sit for long, and wash dirty laundry quickly. Inspect every space in bathrooms including cabinets and drawers, bathrooms are notorious for mildew.
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