It’s summertime, and humidity is creeping in. No matter the season, though, you and your tenants should stay alert to the potential for mold to creep in along with that humidity. Scott Safadi of Cal Bay Property Management recommends sharing these tips with your tenants this summer and beyond!Dry wet areas
Mold grows where moisture is present, so do your part to clean up wet areas when they occur. A leaky pipe or flooded basement can quickly grow moldy, but so can wet laundry and used towels. Clean up after your shower and move your laundry when it’s done being washed!
Monitor humidity indoors
The Environmental Protection Agency recommends keeping your home between 30 and 60 percent humidity. This is a comfortable level and one that prevents mold from growing. So how do you monitor your humidity indoors? You can purchase a moisture monitor at your local hardware store.
Ventilate moist rooms
Proper ventilation is key for mold prevention. Make sure there are fans installed in your bathrooms and be sure to turn them on when you shower or take a bath. Any room with water – your kitchen, your laundry room, even your basement – needs fresh air and ventilation.
– Scott Safadi, Cal Bay Property Management
