Hawaii Mold Prevention consists of various methods for example chemical treatments, managing your indoor environment, and practicing day-to-day cleanliness. AirCare Hawaii may use one or combination of these methods to combat mold growth in your home or building.

Mold Prevention Tips

If water leaks and contents become saturated you should clean it up quickly. Typically when materials are dried between 24 hours-48 hours after a leak mold will not grow.

• Check roof gutters for roof run off and foliage and clean regularly.
• Clean air conditioning drip pans and drain excess water
• Keep indoor humidity between 30 and 50 percent
• Clean up condensation on materials. This can also mean high humidity.

Tips on Reducing Humidity

• Bathrooms need ventilation in order to reduce mold and mildew growth so use bathroom fan and/or open bathroom windows.
• Use a de-humidifier or run air conditioner unit when necessary.
• Make sure your appliances are properly vented allowing moisture to escape outside home.

Condensation Prevention Tips

• Insulate cold surfaces such as water pipes, roof lines, and air conditioning ducts
• Reduce humidity
• Increase air flow with windows or fans

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