Mould 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.