While your refrigerator may look innocent, it could be causing mold in your kitchen.
Kitchens and bathrooms are two of the most common areas of the home to grow mold. These rooms tend to use a lot of water and, if not well insulated, can encourage mold growth. Let’s take a look at some tips for preventing mold in your kitchen.
Use Mold Resistant Paint
If you are considering a kitchen makeover, make sure to pick a mold-resistant paint for your kitchen. This specialty paint provides an extra layer of protection against the formation of mold and mildew.
Inspect Cabinets and Walls
While you may look inside of your cabinets to grab a pot or pan out, not many homeowners take the time to clean and inspect their cabinets regularly. This inspection is an important step to keeping your home mold free. Make it a practice to clean, declutter, and inspect your kitchen cabinets every few months to avoid any hidden mold surprises. You should also make it a habit of inspecting behind your kitchen appliances, especially your refrigerator, ice maker, and dishwasher. These appliances use water and could spring a leak, causing water damage and mold.
Clean Up Spills Immediately
How many times have you dropped ice one the kitchen floor but never bothered to pick it up? Mold only needs a small amount of water to grow and could begin to form with only an ice cube. It is important to clean up spills of all kinds in order to avoid water damage and mold.
Use an Exhaust Fan or Open a Window
Like most activities in the kitchen, cooking is just as likely to give off moisture and steam. From boiling pots of pasta to simmering soup, there is always some water content that is putting your kitchen at risk. So when you turn on your oven or stove, make sure you are also turning on your exhaust fan or opening a window to allow the steam to dissipate.
The kitchen is one of the most common places for mold to grow in your home. But following these tips will help prevent mold from growing. For more information on mold growth and mold remediation, call Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group today!
Preventing Mold in Your Kitchen with Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group!
If you or a family member suspects the presence of black mold or any other type of mold in your home, contact the professionals at Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group. With more than 30 years in the mold remediation industry, we have the experience and tools to help you. Contact us at 410-258-3579 or 1-877-591-MOLD (6653).
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