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When it comes to battling black mold in the home, the best method of keeping it out of your home is to prevent it from occurring at all. In contrast to most molds, that happen naturally and are relatively harmless, black mold contains elements that are really harmful and sometimes even fatal toward pets and humans alike. The reader should understand that while black mold can be harmful to some people especially those with a respiratory condition, it has not been proven that it is harmful to everyone. Regardless, harmful or not, none of us want to allow it to propagate in our home.

Here are several techniques to treat and stop mold from occurring.

Black mold typically flourishes in areas we forget to check. These include basements, attics, storage rooms, laundry rooms, and other areas. It tends to flourish in wet, warm, dark areas and can grow on anything from carpet to furniture to drywall. It also lurks in ventilation systems as well as in perfectly obvious places, like bathroom tiles or refrigerators. It’s a good idea to have air conditioning duct systems in your home cleaned periodically. 

With numerous areas to consider, you might feel that being free of black mold in your home is impossible. By taking several preventive measures, you can lessen your chances of black mold flourishing in your home. Do you live in a climate that is naturally humid? Try adding some dehumidifiers to numerous rooms in your home to lower the level a bit. Not only will this make your home more comfortable, it will help to prevent mold from forming.

Make sure to clean up all stagnant water as soon as you see it. The obvious areas, to monitor are puddles on kitchen counters and on bathroom floors as well as the not so obvious areas, such as basements, attics, and other neglected spots. Because not all sources of stagnant water are messes we develop ourselves, you might consider devising a check list of possible areas where any mold black or other can grow. Check these areas periodically and when in doubt, have your home checked by a certified mold inspector. In the state of Florida you can find one by accessing the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation website (DPR).

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