What's Better for Mold, Air Purifiers, or Dehumidifiers?
Mold forms in moist areas. Both air purifiers and dehumidifiers can be used for mold, but they differ in how they tackle the problem. A dehumidifier will prevent mold growth by keeping humidity levels low. An air purifier can catch mold spores and other allergens, relieving breathing and allergies. The best solution depends on your situation. If you have a mold problem, you need a dehumidifier to prevent further spread. An air purifier should be able to address the remaining spores. For those who don't need to be concerned about mold but have allergies, the air purifier will serve them...
Why Construction Projects Require Low Humidity Levels?
For large construction projects, many variables have to be considered to ensure that the workmanship is of the required standard, and is delivered on time within the specified budget. However, there are several challenges which the site supervisor or the contractor faces while working towards timely completion of the project, and most notably is the moisture-related problems. It is for this reason that regulation of humidity levels in a site is crucial for the success of any construction project. There are many studies that point to the fact that humidity is detrimental to the success and sustainability of any construction in...
Expert Tips for Mold Prevention
The thought or sheer mention of the word mold is enough to make a homeowner quiver, especially if it is their first house. Yes, it has its benefits in making anti-biotic, decomposition of organic matter and whatnot. However, its presence in a home should be a reason to worry, more so if their growth goes undetected. That is because comprehensive remediation of the growth in any home may drain you financially, considering that it is not catered for by home insurance agencies. Additionally, exposure to spores is often linked to respiratory problems and allergies. How Can You Tell Whether There...
How to Control and Reduce Mold in Your Home
Have you ever woken up one time to suddenly find that a specific area in your house has unsightly spots and patches and the area looks moist? Your house has mold infestation. However, you need not worry because mold growth in home houses is much more rampant than you can think. Mould and the Health Risks Associated with Mould Exposure Mould is a fungus that thrives on moisture as its conducive environment for growth and mostly found almost everywhere. But there are places you would not want to see mold and its right in your own residence. Especially in damp...
Winter Moisture and Allergies
Winter is coming! And no this is not the winter on the game of thrones that is yet to come after 8 years! The winter months are usually from December to February depending on where you live. Research conducted by the American lung association on home air quality showed that in the winter the indoor air is five times worse than outside. This is because, over the winter season, most people remain indoors whenever possible and close all windows and doors, therefore, ensuring there is no or minimal air ventilation and air circulation. While most common household activities like cooking,...
The Fall: Complete Guide Fall Allergies
The fall days are a little colder compared to the summer hot days, this makes the autumn weather the best for most outdoor activities. The change in weather also brings with it a change of seasonal allergies, symptoms like itchy and watery eyes, or a runny nose among others. While most people assume seasonal allergies are highest in the summer, research has proven the fall season brings a lot of change of weeds and foliage, which release lots of pollen. Pollen remains the number one outdoor allergen in the fall. while the cooler temperatures allow mold to grow outside under...
Basement and Crawl Space Humidity Issues
The basement provides some extract space in the house, while crawlspaces are built to raise the level of the house to avoid flooding. This is why today, more than 35% of new houses are built on a crawlspace, and in some states like South Carolina and most coastal areas, the number is over 80%. Basements and crawlspace have a lot of advantages, however since most are either fully or partially underground, these spaces have lots of humidity issues. Most homeowners spend thousands of dollars every year to repair humidity related damages. Sign of high humidity in the basement or crawlspace....
Triggers of Most Common Allergies This Summer
Come to think of the word summer. Just the mention of it brighten up people’s faces because when it is summer, it is mostly associated with vacation, schools closing, perfect outdoor weather, a time to meet friends and family, traveling and the list is endless. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would say only 1 person would probably think of summer negatively or rather think of possible problems that would come in amongst all the fun and games. Most people associate allergies with cold weather and the spring but summer allergies can be as bad as the spring...
How to Prevent The Growth of Mold in The Bathroom
We all have experienced the problem of recurrent mold growth in our bathrooms. For those who have not experienced this problem it either because of two things: one you are not looking for the mold growth keen enough or two – you never use your shower – which means you clearly have another problem altogether! And this post is clearly not for you. Mold growth in the bathroom is one of the most common problems faced in the house, surprisingly it is one of the easiest to prevent and get rid of. In this post we are mainly going to...
