Mold can develop on any surface exposed to prolonged periods of moisture and warmth and this includes your windowsills. Cold air meeting your windows (which are warmer since your home is heated) condenses and runs down the window to pool on the sills. In addition, the sills tend to collect organic materials like dirt, dust,
Warm, damp places with plenty of organic material to feed on are ideal conditions for mold to grow. Basements, by definition, tend to be a little damp, simply because they are below ground. However, there are some things you can do to prevent mold growth. First, control the humidity level in the basement. Humidity levels
After a summer of fun, most people store their boats, RVs, campers, pool and patio equipment and more. All of these items are notorious for trapping organics materials — dust, skin cells, little critters like bugs, pollen, plant material and more – it’s all mold’s favorite food! If there is the slightest amount of dampness
When the inside temperature is warmer than the outdoor temperature, moisture condenses on windows. If you have your blinds closed, that moisture can transfer easily. Moisture, organic material (like wood, vinyl or cloth) and warmth are all the ingredients mold needs to get a foothold. If the blinds never dry out, they are a perfect
The tropics are an ideal place for mold to flourish. A warm, moist climate is perfect for explosive mold growth. Some places in Hawaii receive as much as 125 inches of rainfall per year. Roughly speaking, there are two seasons in Hawaii: from November through April the climate is cooler and more humid, with daily
A study by Professor Jeffrey Morrell, Dept. of Wood Science, Oregon State University, found that bleach doesn’t eliminate surface micro flora. To put it simply, it doesn’t kill the roots of the mold, only bleaches it away so we think it has been taken care of. So not only is bleach ineffective on mold and