You walk into a new house ready for sale, appreciating the cleanliness. At least this one doesn't smell like cat urine. When you look at each of the rooms, you notice a darker color piece of the ceiling. The closer you get, the more it smells: dank and musty. The ceiling is molding! How can you prevent your home or business place from molding or from deteriorating in any other way? Stopping the cause is usually a lot cheaper than the repair. Benjamin Franklin said, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Here are some basic preventive measures you can take in your office or home to protect your savings:
- Report Leaks and Moisture If there is a leak, don't wait to get it fixed. Water in any place can ruin the floor, walls, or ceiling. This is also a leading cause of mold in a house or office. Mold will cause illness to those who breathe it. Be sure that the plumber who fixes it understands the problem. Leave the fan on, especially in a humid area. You may be tempted to be careful about the electric bill by not turning on the bathroom fan, but, besides the smell excavation, the fan helps dramatically to reduce mold.
- Let in the Sunhine If it is nice outside, open up the windows. Sunshine will not only improve the mood of those inside but will also help heat the building naturally. It can also help keep out the mold.
- Get Regular Inspection At least twice a year for the roof, your AC and heating systems, and pipelines. Also get energy efficiency checks to see what you can improve. Although checks may cost more, they will save in the long run.
Preventative maintenance in Idaho Falls can be found with Facility Solutions.
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