Winter Mold Prevention Tips for Your Business

10/23/2018 (Permalink)

Winter conditions can naturally encourage mold growth. To prevent mold, you need to control moisture, warmth, and food. However, this is easier said than done. It can be tasking if you don't know where to start. To help you out, we’ve put together some of our best mold prevention tips for business environments!

Waterproof your business premises

Start with properly laid out and maintained plumbing works. Leaking pipes, taps and joints can cause significant moisture in your home. If they go unchecked, they can elevate your moisture levels.

Roofing is another area that you must check. Ensure that your roofing is perfect before winter. Heavy rain or melting snow can seep through cracks or damaged gutters. Check your trenches and channels to ensure that water moves smoothly.

Unclog and clean your gutters properly. If you are unsure of how to do it, we are here to help.

Ensure proper ventilation

Humidity can cause condensation on the surfaces of pipes, walls and ceilings, which can encourage mold growth. Adequate ventilation can foster standard room conditions, which include the right humidity, temperature and quality of air. Rooms that can receive sunlight should be exposed to the natural light whenever possible.

Dustproof your premises

Dust can settle on virtually any surface. Fine dust is a potential vector for dust mites and other allergens. It has a high affinity for moisture, too. Together with humidity, the dust forms a conducive environment for all types of fungi.

Dustproofing and cleaning dust from your premise can help reduce the risk of mildew on your premises. We recommend cleaning from the top down. When vacuuming, use a HEPA-approved vacuum cleaner that can deal with the finest dust particles floating on air.

Reverse ceiling fans

Reversing fans is one of the mold prevention tips that are simple yet effective. Air circulation is important. Ceilings, walls, and other exposed surfaces are at risk of condensation. Clockwise movement pumps air upwards, which reduces the risk of condensation from the top.

Preventing mold is easier than mold remediation. At SERVPRO of Belle Meade/ West Nashville, we specialize in mold remediation and prevention. We know where business premises are vulnerable. We know that mold problems can cost a business significantly in terms of downtime and costly repairs. We hope you can use these mold prevention tips wisely. If you need assistance with your water damage, fire damage, commercial cleaning, or mold remediation needs, please reach out to us at (615) 242-9391.