Mold Prevention

There are very simple steps to prevent mold from appearing. Some of the steps are if you have a leak or spill to clean up the mess right away. If you have exposed gutters on the outside of your house to clean them regularly. When using your air conditioning make sure your drip pans are clean and that your drain lines are not obstructed. You also want to make sure that you keep the humidity inside your house pretty low. Having your humidity high will cause condensation on walls, windows, ceilings and pipes that help mold to form if not treated right away. You can also purchase paint with antimicrobial additives to discourage mold and mildew growth.

How do I Control Humidity?

Only use your air conditioning and de-humidifiers when needed. When the bathroom is being used for showering, always run the fan. If a fan is not possible, just open a window or keep your door open. Lowering humidity below 60% will dehydrate dust mites and eliminate the population. Basement Technologies Water Trek and Water Grabber, and Basement Transformation Technologies "HUMID-EVAC", Air Mop II and Bon Aire carry the highest quality waterproofing systems and dehumidifiers available. We can reduce the humidity in your home and solve your dust mite problem. As the moisture in your air is removed, dust mites will be unable to multiply and will eventually die. Basement Transformation Technologies has the best products on the market to protect your family from dust mites.