Tips for Keeping Mold Out of the Garage

Mold is one of those problems you may not always realize you’ve got until it’s serious. Mold can be quite destructive to your home’s structure and your belongings. And although mold doesn’t always create health problems, it can, and when it does, they can be quite serious. And unfortunately, mold can easily spread and proliferate once it takes hold in your home.

Even if you go to great lengths to keep mold out of your home, it’s easier than most people realize to end up with mold growing in a garage. In this post, our mold remediation team at Restoration Network is sharing tips to keep mold out of your garage. When you need mold cleanup services in the Twin Cities, give us a call.

Mold in Your Garage

Mold tends to thrive in damp, dark places, which can be abundant in forgotten corners of a garage. Mold spores can float in the air and attach to a wide range of surfaces including carpet, fabric, drywall, cardboard, wood, and more.

These are just some of the places where mold can take root in your garage:

●        Around leaky pipes and sinks

●        Around windows and doors

●        Around window air conditioning units

●        In attics and basements

●        In crawl spaces

Signs of Mold Growth

While mold can often start off in nooks and crannies, it can quickly spread. Mold can have a wide range of colors but may appear as spots or have a powdery look.

Have trouble telling if it’s mold or just a little dirt? Look for these indicators that a spot could be mold:

●        Peeling paint

●        Warped wood

●        Damaged fabric

●        Musty smell

●        Not much light nearby

●        Bleach lightens it

●        It keeps growing

Keeping Mold Out of Your Garage

Mold is easier to prevent than mold cleanup. Follow these tips to keep mold out of your garage and avoid having to go through mold remediation:

●        Weatherproof your garage door.

●        Check your roof and attic for leaks.

●        Install an insulated garage door.

●        Decrease the humidity in your garage with fans, vents, or a dehumidifier.

●        Add waterproof paint to your walls and concrete.

●        Trim back plants growing around your garage.

●        Invest in insulated siding.

●        Remove any standing water in or near your garage and invest in a good garage drainage system.

●        Extend your gutter downspouts to drain away from your garage.

What to Do When You Need Mold Cleanup Services

Even if you take extra steps to keep mold from growing around your home, a small amount can still get into your garage, and that’s all it takes to become a full-blown problem. To keep your mold problem from getting out of control, you need fast mold remediation services.

Contact our mold cleanup experts at Restoration Network by calling 612-564-0202 or connect with us online for a free inspection when you need it.