High Humidity - How to Prevent and Remove Mildew
Mildew is a persistent problem in warm, humid climates and in many
parts of the country where the humidity level is high during summer
months. Mildew can also be a problem during the winter months when
conditions are just right. To prevent mildew and eliminate it after
it has formed, you must control the amount of moisture in the environment.
High Humidity can cause mold and mildew to appear faster than in
warmer, drier climates. If an area has consistant high humidity,
you will constantly be battling mold and mildew. There are several
easy and in-expensive ways to control humidity when it's high.
Step 1: Consider HOW the moisture is getting into your enivronment
and focus on trying to prevent moisture from entering your living
areas. Is it seasonal, or consistant? If you live in an area that
receives a lot of rain, consider WHERE your downspoats are draining
and make sure they are draining away from your house at least 10
feet from any part of your foundation. If you have underground drainage,
make sure it's not blocked with debris. You may need to have a professional
drainage expert examine your system. The key thing is making sure
the water is draining away from your house and not into it! If you
notice damp spots outside that remain soggy on the side of your
house, consider installing additional drainage to help elminate
water from this area. Water left standing will find the least resistant
path. Some additional information regarding the extension
of downspouts can be found here.
If it's seasonal, i.e. In the Summer you it's always muggy or musty
outside, you can control this seasonal moisture and reduce the amount
of humidity in the air by using a Dehumidifier. Dehumidifiers reduce
the amount of moisture gradually, therefore reducing the amount
of moisture that leads to mold and mildew problems. Controlling
high humidity consistantly is key. If you do not, you will end up
exactly where you started. We offer several in-expensive options
to do this. More information can be found via the link below:
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Step 2: After you've determined WHERE the moisture is coming
from, it's now time to eradicate it from your living areas. We carry
two products that can help you. Dri-Z-Air products are designed
for small enclosed spaces and are non-electric dehumidifiers. Each
unit covers a 10 X 10 area. For larger areas, we reccomend the Goldenrod
Dehumidifier line. Goldenrods are electric but require no maintenance
and the largest unit can cover approximately 500 cubic feet. These
are great formoisture control because they work all year long. Goldenrods
are different than any other dehumidifier on the market and require
no maintenance once they are setup and plugged in. They warm the
air just enough to push the moisture out of the living area. You
can find Goldenrod & Dri-Z-Air products online at our webstore.
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goto our online ordering site. The next step is to determine
the square footage of the area you wish to dehumidify.
Step 3: Once you've determined the sqaure footage of the
area you wish to dehumidify, consider the following:
1. Dri-Z-Air units are great for small enclosed spaces. Examples:
Closets, small store rooms, crawlspaces, areas WITHOUT electricity,
garages & attics. If you have several rooms in your Storeroom,
consider purchasing 2-3 units per room, depending upon the square
footage. Each unit covers a 10 x 10 area.
2. For larger areas, consider purchasing a Goldenrod Dehumidifier.
We carry various sizes which cover as little as 200 cubic feet all
the way up to 500 cubic feet. These are excellent for year around
coverage and NO maintenance.
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