How to Prevent Mould

Flooding in Subfloor

Moisture Present in Subfloor

• Moisture can pass through cracks in the walls and floors
• The warm air underneath the house will dry the moisture from the soil and take it into the air. The humid air can carry moisture into your house.

Water Damage

• Failure to Dry structure and contents properly after flooding is a common cause of mould
• It is recommended that you call a IICRC approved technician to remediate your property as soon as possible after water damage. The longer the damage is left, the higher chance mould will develop.
• After water damage in a building mould can grown inside walls and remain dormant until high humidity conditions occure
• In many cases it will take many months until the mould problem will come out again.

Ventilation, Air Conditioning Ducts ect.

• Air-conditioning Ducts have potential to spread mould throughout the entire building
• Mould can grow on the inside of Air-conditioning ducts. They should be cleaned regularly.
• Ducts can have insulation in them. If the insulation is contaminated by mould, removal should be considered.
• If Air ducts are dormant for some time it can draw moisture from other sources such as bathrooms, carpet cleaning, mopping etc.

Condensation and Humidity in the house

• Indoor Humidity should be maintained below 60%. Ideal levels should be around 40%. New Life Restoration conduct professional moisture testing to determine this.
• Many jobs we have attended have had mould damage caused by humidifiers introducing extra moisture to the indoor environment.

What Can I do to fix it?

It is recommended to seek the advice of a mould inspecting professional. However, it is possible to remediate the mould if the moisture source and affected areas can be reached. We recommend many clients to:

• Use exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens
• Take away mould food source (organic materials, paper, leather etc.)
• Fix Leaking plumbing
• Use respiratory protection
• Dry clothes on the clothesline outside
• Cut down overgrown foliage and gardens around the property
• Increase lighting within the house
• Maintain low humidity within the building.

It is recommended to consult a mould remediation expert to determine the source of mould and determine a mould cleaning solution. Contact New Life Restoration if you would like to find out more.