QUESTION: Mold and mildew: how to prevent mold growth?

Preventing mold and mildew in residential areas is much more effective and easier than its subsequent long and expensive removal. Practice shows that for reliable prevention, it is best to create a detailed checklist that includes a shopping list, a list of parameters to measure, and a record of all expenses. Such an organized approach completely prevents annoying redos and unnecessary overspending of the family budget.

The first step in prevention is constant monitoring of the humidity level in the apartment. Purchase a hygrometer and make sure that the air humidity indicator does not rise above sixty percent. In risk zones such as the bathroom, kitchen, and corner rooms on the ground floors, this device will help you notice the deterioration of the microclimate in time.

Pay special attention to regular ventilation of all rooms, especially after cooking, taking a shower, or drying clothes. Install special supply valves on plastic windows that provide a constant flow of fresh air from the street without creating drafts and sharp cooling of the wall surfaces.

Monitor the condition of plumbing utilities in all rooms of the house. Regularly check pipes, siphons, and connections for even minimal hidden leaks, as constant water leakage in hard-to-reach places inevitably leads to dampness and rapid growth of black fungus. Timely repair faucets and eliminate condensation on pipes.

Use high-quality finishing materials with antiseptic additives when renovating rooms with high humidity. Do not place heavy furniture close to the external walls of the house, leaving a small air gap for normal air circulation. Compliance with these simple daily rules will protect your home from dampness forever.