{"id":2335,"date":"2019-10-11T12:09:12","date_gmt":"2019-10-11T17:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shieldagency.com\/?p=2335"},"modified":"2025-03-27T11:01:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T17:01:05","slug":"mold-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/mold-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Say goodbye to mold forever with these genius mold prevention hacks!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.usecanopy.com\/c\/Shield-Insurance-Agency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shield Insurance Blog\">Shield Insurance Blog<\/a> | Mold Prevention | <a href=\"https:\/\/app.usecanopy.com\/c\/Shield-Insurance-Agency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Start A Quote Today!\">Start A Quote Today!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Causes Mold?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or unaddressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mold Prevention <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The key to mold control is moisture control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fix leaks and seepage as soon as you notice the issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put a plastic cover over dirt in crawl spaces to prevent moisture from coming in from the ground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens to remove moisture to the outside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vent your clothes dryer to the outside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off certain appliances (such as humidifiers or kerosene heaters) if you notice moisture on windows and other surfaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use dehumidifiers and air conditioners, especially in hot, humid climates, to reduce moisture in the air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raise the temperature of cold surfaces where moisture condenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use insulation or storm windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase air circulation by using fans and by moving furniture from wall corners to promote air and heat circulation and keep doors open between rooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carpet on concrete floors can absorb moisture and serve as a place for biological pollutants to grow &#8211; use area rugs which can be taken up and washed often.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dealing with Mold<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get rid of the excess water or moisture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fix leaky plumbing or other sources of water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Absorbent materials (such as ceiling tiles &amp; carpet) that become moldy may have to be replaced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact a mold remediation specialist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/what-happens-if-your-vehicle-is-totaled-understanding-the-auto-insurance-claims-process\/\">What Happens If Your Vehicle Is Totaled, Understanding the Auto Insurance Claims Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/why-now-is-a-smart-time-for-michigan-businesses-to-review-liability-coverage-before-spring-foot-traffic-increases\/\">Why Now Is a Smart Time for Michigan Businesses to Review Liability Coverage Before Spring Foot Traffic Increases<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/snowstorms-and-roof-damage-is-your-michigan-home-covered\/\">Snowstorms and Roof Damage: Is Your Michigan Home Covered?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/do-you-need-recreational-insurance-for-your-snowmobile-in-michigan\/\">Do You Need Recreational Insurance for Your Snowmobile in Michigan?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-giving-back-during-the-holiday-season\/\">The Importance of Giving Back During the Holiday Season<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Say goodbye to mold forever with these genius mold prevention hacks!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":15025,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[344,148,342,1,347,2],"tags":[1418,4,48,49,50],"class_list":["post-2335","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-flood-insurance","category-health-ins-blog","category-home-insurance","category-insurance","category-rv-insurance","category-shield-blog","tag-dealing-with-mold","tag-home-insurance","tag-home-maintenance","tag-household-cleaning","tag-mold-prevention"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2335"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2335\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15026,"href":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2335\/revisions\/15026"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15025"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2335"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}