Written by So, you’ve just settled into your new home and are getting towards the last few boxes to unpack. You open the door to your cupboard to find the last of the boxes but are alarmed to discover a rather nasty and musty scent coming from somewhere. After some looking about you find it…mould.
There are tons of different types of mold but all of them will thrive in damp moist enviroments that may be moist due to damp surrounding materials, seeping walls, damp fabrics and such like. The area that you stay in is a big factor in your houses humidity level especially in particular seasons or extreme climates. Air dehumidifiers can help in all these cases
Mould may cause allergic reactions for some people and possibly set off lung irritability even in people who are not normally susceptible to this type of thing. It can damage whatever it is attached to and creates an unpleasant smell which can be persistent and difficult to get rid of. It could be the symptom of a air moisture problem or a drainage problem.
To confront mould arm yourself with a mask and eye shield so that you don’t expose yourself to potentially harmful mould spores. After getting off as much as you can, with soap and water then use a commercial mildew cleaner or alternatively a quater of a cup of chlorine bleach.
Obviously depending upon the level of damage any damaged materials will have to be replaced and unless you solve the original moisture problem it will most likely need replacing again from further damage.
It may be worth checking your humidity level by purchasing a humidity meter (), if it gives you a measurement og over 50 then you really should get a dehumidifier. On the market today there are a wide range of dehumidifiers for sale starting from the 0 price. Here are a few guidelines to follow when purchasing a dehumidifier for your home: If you need a dehumidifier in more than one room then you will likely be better off purchasing a whole house dehumidifier rather than one for each room. It will do the job more efficiently and last longer than running several smaller dehumidifiers continuously which will incur more maintenance costs.
Also don’t forget that if you will be running your home dehumidifier in particularly cold places that it has an auto-switch off when it starts to freeze. If it doesn’t have one then it will become damaged if you run it and it starts to freeze. Itis a good idea to check that the noise level is uncomfortably high before you make a purchase.
Further more it may well be worth getting a trusted builder/contractor to take a look at the area to check for possible causes and remedies of the moisture problem. Also get the advice of a family doctor about possible allergic symptoms and other risks that you may be exposed to so you are aware of all of the dangers.
Despite the cost of doing the above in the long run the value of your house and the health of your family should be your priority and taking a few simple steps such as buying a home dehumidifier (Comfort Aire dehumidifiers are particulary highly recommended) would be well worthwhile in the long run.