Mold can be found in almost every home. It gets in through open doors and windows, on clothes and pets, and HVAC systems. Mold is able to grow on a wide range of materials, including paper products, wood products, drywall, ceiling tiles, carpet, and upholstery.

Mold Needs Moisture to Grow

Mold growth occurs when the mold is exposed to moisture. In a home, this moisture can come from a water leak, condensation, damp surfaces, or flooding. The growth gradually deteriorates the surface it grows on and can cause extensive damage to your home and personal property.

In addition, mold compromises indoor air quality. As it grows, the mold produces a musty, unpleasant odor. Mold in the air can result in a host of health issues, such as sore throats, coughing or wheezing, eye irritation, or skin rash. It’s especially hazardous to young children, the elderly, and people with asthma, allergies, or respiratory problems.

Preventing Home Mold Damage in Oceanside, CA

Keeping mold out of your Oceanside, CA home is almost impossible. However, there are several steps homeowners can take to inhibit mold growth and reduce the risk of mold damage:

• Try to keep the humidity levels inside your home as low as you can – 50% or lower, if possible. An air conditioner or dehumidifier will help keep humidity levels under control. Purchase a humidity meter (you can find them online or in-store for under $15) to monitor indoor humidity levels.

• Make sure your home is well-ventilated. Ventilation helps reduce the amount of moisture in the air. Use outside venting exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathroom.

• Repair damaged plumbing, roofs, or walls to prevent moisture infiltration into your home. Hidden water leaks provide the steady supply of moisture a mold needs to grow.

• Clean your bathrooms using mold-killing products; keep bathroom walls and surfaces dry.

• To prevent mold growth in the soil of indoor plants, avoid overwatering and add some natural mold inhibitors like soapy water, baking soda, or cinnamon to the soil.

• If your home suffers a water inundation, say from a flood, clean it up and dry it out as quickly as possible. Remove carpets, upholstery, and other items that have become soaked and can’t be dried right away.

Oceanside, CA’s First Choice for Mold Damage Restoration Services

It’s important to take immediate action if you suspect mold growth inside your home. Contact 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the greater the potential for permanent property damage (including structural damage to your home), high repair and restoration costs, and mold-related health problems.

1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration has been providing outstanding mold damage and restoration services to Oceanside, CA home and business owners since 2012. Our team of licensed contractors possesses the training, tools, and experience to locate and address the source of the mold problem and take the necessary steps to remediate and restore any mold damage.

You can contact 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration through our website or call us at 866-437-0205 to schedule a call from an Oceanside, CA mold damage restoration expert.