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Living With Mold Allergies?

Find Relief by Improving Your Home's Indoor Environment

Millions of Americans suffer from mold allergies. Molds live everywhere - indoors and outdoors - and disturbing a mold source can disperse the fungi spores via wind outdoors and air indoors. Much like other allergies, mold allergy symptoms include sneezing, itching, congestion, dry skin, and nasal discharge that can last all year long. Prolonged mold exposure can also lead to serious respiratory problems, such as chest tightness and difficulty breathing.

Such uncomfortable reactions to mold can be reduced by taking the following steps to prevent and reduce mold and mildew build up inside the home, especially in areas that are humid, poorly ventilated, or prone to water pooling.

• Install an exhaust fan in your bathrooms and kitchen to keep air moving, or at least crack a window when showering or cooking.
• Clean garbage cans frequently.
• Repair any plumbing leaks, blocked drains, and poorly vented clothes dryers.
• Scrub sinks and tubs regularly, focusing on tiles and grout.
• Use dehumidifier to remove moisture from the air. Make sure the dehumidifier is cleaned and air filters are changed regularly.
• Remove any bathroom carpeting that can collect and retain moisture.
• Use a small space heater or light bulb in your basement to raise the temperature in your basement and thereby lower humidity levels.
• Direct groundwater drainage away from your home by removing leaves and dead vegetation near the home and in the rain gutters. Dense bushes and vegetation around a home's foundation can promote dampness.
• Replace ceiling tiles or carpet that show signs of mold.
• Install insulation to windows, exterior walls, floors, or roof, or wherever condensation can grow on cold surfaces.

Employing these simple humidity-reducing steps can decrease the level of moisture in your home, leading to mold growth prevention. However, it's always a good idea to consult a professional if you think there may be mold growth in your home. Contact RTS Environmental Services to perform a complete mold inspection in your home to identify possible sources and perform mold prevention techniques. Servicing Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, RTS Environmental Services' team of licensed and experienced professionals have completed thousands of thorough mold and asbestos inspections and solutions throughout the Washington DC metropolitan area.

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