Mold is a bacteria that can grow in your home whenever there is a consistent source of moisture. There are a number of ways that you can keep mold under control, including:
Locate Moisture Sources
One of the first steps to controlling the bacteria is to locate and repair any sources of moisture that are coming into contact with the building materials. It could be leaky water pipes behind walls or a leaky faucet. Once the water source is stopped, it will help to stop the growth of the bacteria.
Maintain Proper Ventilation
Bacteria grows in areas that are not well ventilated. To inhibit the growth, open windows or install vent fans in bathrooms and other rooms that need more air flow.
Remove Wet Clothing
Piles of wet or damp clothing or bedding can create a breeding ground for bacteria. The bacteria can be spread from clothing to any cellulose material next to it such as wallpaper, drywall, wood and other materials. To prevent the bacteria from growing, always keep your laundry cleaned. Never allow damp laundry to sit in hampers or other receptacles for an extended period of time.
Repair Window Sills And Jambs
Water can often seep into the crevices of wood jambs and sills during a rain storm. When water gets behind the wood jambs and sills, it can seep down into the framework or drywall and begin to breed bacteria. You can prevent the mold from developing by repairing sills and jambs, sealing any crevices in the material.
Monitor Excessive Humidity Levels
Using a humidity monitor will help you to determine whether your home is a breeding ground for bacteria. Keep the humidity levels down below 50 percent by using a dehumidifier in your home.
For more assistance or recommendations on preventing mold growth in your home, contact us at Paitson Bros. Heating and Air Conditioning.
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Jeff Paitson is a third generation business owner who continues to run the business with the same values that have been passed down from previous generations since 1922.
Jeff’s belief is that the business belongs to Jesus Christ; therefore 10 percent of the company’s profits go toward the Maryland Community Church.
Jeff is a Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce member and in his spare time, he enjoys 
Ethan Rayburn is a lifelong resident of Terre Haute and a 2005 graduate of Purdue University.
An Eagle Scout, Ethan spent four years as a non-profit executive with the Boy Scouts of America before joining Paitson Bros. as a comfort advisor and later General Manager. In that role, Ethan has brought a renewed enthusiasm for customer care, integrity, value, and service to Paitson Bros. Heating & Air Conditioning.
Ethan enjoys singing and was a member of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club. He also enjoys playing and coaching soccer, spending time with his family and two young boys, and volunteering his time and resources with his church, Terre Haute First Baptist Church, which he has attended from a very young age.
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