Laundry rooms are notorious for high humidity, which is one of the top culprits of mold growth. A washer utilizes cold, warm, and hot water to clean clothes, drapes, bed linen, and other fabrics. Warm and hot water generates steam that can lead to excess humidity in
laundry rooms. This is not to mention the humidity generated by the dryer.
The excess humidity will cause mold to grow on the ceiling, walls, and along the baseboards. Homeowners should never ignore mold because it poses health risks for humans and pets.
The key to preventing mold growth is humidity control. Plumbing leaks are less commonly the problem while out-of-control humidity encourages mold to grow.
Mold should be tested to ensure it is actually mold. Mold and mildew share the same features. There are more than 100,000 types of mold. Mold appears in various colorations, including green, blue, black, yellow, and red. Mildew, on the other hand, is white.
Dangers Of Laundry Room Mold
The Environmental Protection Agency “EPA” warns against the health risks of mold indoors. Minor mold problems cause an immune response of varying symptoms, including sneezing, runny nose, coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Long-time exposure to mold mycotoxins can cause permanent respiratory problems, such as emphysema, asthma, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease “COPD.”
Black mold is the most dangerous type. It will grow indoors and outdoors in favorable conditions. Mold is a living thing that feeds on human food and organic food made of cellulose.
Conduct Routine Mold Inspections
It is crucial for the integrity of your laundry room and every room in your home to conduct a routine mold inspection. Carefully assess high-risk areas like the bathroom, shower, kitchen, and laundry room. Plumbing pipes should also be included in the inspection.
Leaky water and sewage pipes also cause mold and mildew. Repair leaks as soon as possible to deter mold growth.
Leaky HVAC duct increases humidity levels in
laundry rooms. Reseal flex duct joints and repair leaks to deter mold from growing in laundry rooms in basements.
The hot and cold water lines and drainage hose running to and from the washer must be maintained at the highest level. Any leaks should be repaired properly and immediately.
Mold Tests
Mold tests are available at many big-box, hardware, and home & garden stores. The process requires a small sample of the substance growing inside your laundry room. This is the only true way to determine if the green, black, or blue substance is mold.
Laundry Room Mold Remediation
Ignoring mold will result in significant damage to the important structures of your home. Mold needs cellulose to survive in laundry rooms. Carpet, wood, paper, and other structural materials contain cellulose. Mold erosion will eventually lead to severe damage to the entire structure of your home.
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