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Mould Prevention Tips

General prevention tips

Check your home for signs of moisture and moulds.
Fix water leaks immediately.
Use exhaust fans or open windows to help eliminate moisture.
Eliminate clutter to improve air flow.
If you notice mould or signs of dampness, check humidity levels.

Basement or crawl space

Discard badly damaged materials.
Dehumidify the basement during the warm months.
Avoid carpets on below grade floors.
Clean the drain in your basement floor.
Avoid standing water and keep sump pits covered.
Clean and replace furnace filters on a regular basis.

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Laundry areas

Check that your clothes dryer exhausts outside.
Remove lint every time you use the dryer.
Dry your washing machine after use.

Bathrooms

Check the bathroom fan to make sure it exhausts directly to the outside.
Turn the bathroom fan on when you shower and keep it running for about an hour after you finish your shower.
Dry surfaces that get wet, such as the walls around the bathtub and the shower.
Remove any carpet in your bathroom.
Keep drains in good condition.

Kitchen

Use range hood when you cook.
Keep drains in good condition.
Dry walls and under the cupboards after cooking.
Clean the refrigerator drip pan and vacuum dust from the coils at the back of the refrigerator.

Closets

Increase air flow to closets by reducing the amount of clothes and items stored.
Doors should have one inch space at floor.

Exterior

Check the roof and exterior finish for any places where water might enter.
Make sure that eavestroughs and downspouts are connected and free of debris.
Install downspout extensions to lead water away from the building.

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