Preventing Mold Growth in Your Basement

10/1/2021 (Permalink)

Mold spores thrive on moisture. Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water.

Have you seen mold in the basement of your Greenville, SC property? If you have, the quicker you clean it up the better. Due to its potential to accumulate excess moisture, your basement is one of the places where mold is highly likely to grow. However, if it is not detected on time, it can quickly spread and become a major issue. Before this happens, there are some preventive steps you could take:

Repair leaks and cracks

Water damage will lead to mold growth, so checking for leaks or cracks and repairing them is one of the first steps to prevent mold growth. Avoid wall leaks and leaky pipes by regularly making a quick inspection of your basement. If you see any leaks or cracks, fix them as quickly as possible to prevent further damage.

Waterproof from the outside

Protecting your home from the outside will prevent damage on the inside. Use water damage prevention techniques such as French drain systems and grading systems to keep water away from your foundation; this will help decrease the humidity in your basement. Also, keep your gutters clean to prevent them from clogging and leading to water overflow.

SERVPRO of East Greenville County specializes in mold cleanup and remediation. If you need professional assistance to clean up a mold problem in your basement, call us today, we will be happy to help you.

SOURCES

https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/how-to-prevent-mold-in-basements/