It is recommended that Massachusetts property owners take an approach of assessment and remediation when seeking preventative and curative measures against mold growth. This involves examining and identifying areas of a Massachusetts building that are potential mold hazards, perhaps due to their disrepair or moisture problem. All faulty conditions on a Massachusetts property should be fixed, and steps should be taken to mitigate the problem and avoid mold issues in the future.
Routinely check your Massachusetts property, including walls, ceilings, doors and windows for leaks or cracks that may provide the source of moisture needed for mold to grow. Make all necessary repairs to avoid infestation. Note that any dampness, moisture and water damage indicates a problem with the air tightness and maintenance of your Massachusetts property.
Use exhaust fans and dehumidifiers in bathrooms, enclosed porches, kitchens and other rooms with high humidity.
Install storm windows to minimize window condensation.
Maintain humidity levels between 40% and 60% throughout the house.
Make sure that there is adequate ventilation in each room.
Clean damp areas, such as the bathroom, with a cleaning solution that discourages mold growth.
Do not carpet the bathroom or any other rooms that are prone to moisture.
Avoid leaving standing water, such as by emptying saucers under houseplants.
After extensive flooding or water damage, all porous materials should be dried out and all hard surfaces should be cleaned with soap, water, or a bleach solution (not mixed with any ammonia containing cleaning products) and then thoroughly dried. Any mold that appears on a hard surface should be cleaned and removed, and any porous materials with mold should be thrown away in order to prevent the spread of mold.
