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To mold or not to mold?
Sunday, March 22, 2009

Kinda crazy trend with single family detached homes lately.

Have viewed a FEW with rock bottom prices with mold damage.

Mold isn't exactly common in AZ.

Mold generally needs moisture to grow. The reason that I bring this up is that the homes that I have viewed seem to have mold in most rooms vs. mold in just a normally moist room like a bathroom or laundry room!

This isnt an accusation, but viewing the homes it looks like the mold was intentionally created! The 4 or 5 homes that have the mold were all bank owned homes. They are foreclosures. Many owners that lose or give up their homes aren't very happy to move out.

The 4 or 5 homes look like the owner MAY have put the drain stopper down, ran the water, and let the water overflow onto the floor. I don't think that mold in the family/bedrooms is very common.

Here are some tips about mold!!

How to Prevent Mold

* Cleaning, disinfecting and drying surfaces prevents mold growth. Mold will grow on damp surfaces within a couple days at normal temperatures.
* Reduce moisture levels in the bathroom by running an exhaust fan during and after showers.
* Fix plumbing leaks and seepage to prevent the buildup of moisture and prevent the growth of molds.
* Store clothing dry and clean to prevent the growth of mold on clothes.
* Reduce humidity levels by discontinuing use of a humidifier if the relative humidity is more than 40 percent, and use dehumidifiers and air conditioners when levels of humidity are high. Also, ventilate with outside air during the winter when outside temperatures are colder than indoor temperatures. Ventilating with warm summer air typically increases the air's relative humidity in a basement.
* Increase the flow of air within your home. Moving furniture away from walls and opening closet doors to permit air circulation limits the growth of molds.
* Prevent condensation. Insulating walls and installing storm or thermal pane windows keeps walls warm and limits condensation.

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