Mold-Proof Your Home
Pollen isn't the only spring allergy culprit. Mold can also kick your allergy symptoms into overdrive. The AAAAI recommends keeping mold out of your home by focusing on areas where mold is most common — basements, bathrooms, kitchens, and any areas with leaks. Here's more:
· Remove mold from hard surfaces with water and detergent. If a mixture of water and 5-percent bleach is needed, be sure not to mix the bleach with other cleansers.
· Wash fabric materials with soap and water. If the mold cannot be cleaned out, it's best to discard the item.
· Repair and seal leaks in pipes, windows, or roofs.
· If you use a dehumidifier, be sure to empty the water often and keep the unit clean to prevent mildew.
· If mold returns to an area that has been cleaned, check for leaks or a lack of proper ventilation.