{"id":1803,"date":"2019-11-04T01:42:34","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T05:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/?p=1803"},"modified":"2019-10-27T14:53:19","modified_gmt":"2019-10-27T18:53:19","slug":"does-interior-mold-grow-in-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/04\/does-interior-mold-grow-in-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Interior Mold Grow in the Winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1806\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1806\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Depositphotos_59439481_s-2015-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"Moisture Breeds Mold. Ensure You Are Keeping Your Humidity Under Control!\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Depositphotos_59439481_s-2015-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Depositphotos_59439481_s-2015.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1806\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moisture Breeds Mold. Ensure You Are Keeping Your Humidity Under Control!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Do you think you can let your guard down on interior mold during winter, when doors and windows remain closed? Here&#8217;s why <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/mold-treatment-remediation.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NYC mold removal<\/a> should still be a concern even when temperatures drop.<\/p>\n<p>Winter = Moisture<\/p>\n<p>Water is an essential ingredient for the growth and survival of mold. Winter rain and snow create an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/12\/how-can-you-prevent-mold-growing-moisture-in-your-indoor-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">abundant source of moisture<\/a>, and since warm indoor air can&#8217;t escape, condensation develops on windows and other surfaces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other winter activities help set the stage for interior mold:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Meals tend to include dishes requiring more cooking such as soups and stews. As steam collects from stoves, ovens and dishwashers, kitchens become a danger zone for mold.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Bathrooms are a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/16\/is-bathroom-mold-dangerous-does-it-need-aggressive-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">traditional site for mold<\/a>, and hot showers and baths during winter months boost the moisture content.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips to Prevent Winter Mold<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Make sure chronic problem areas such as kitchens and bathrooms have adequate ventilation.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Immediately shut off water flow to broken or leaky pipes and repair as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Reduce humidity by heating the building, then open doors and windows temporarily, allowing damp air to escape.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Add insulation in the attic to keep warm air from rising to meet the cold roof, resulting in condensation.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Have the roof inspected for damages.<\/p>\n<p>Stern Mold: Your Year-Round Solution for NYC Mold Removal<\/p>\n<p>Our proprietary MoldExterm system is an effective <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/moldexterm-system.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NYC mold removal program<\/a> for any season.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/free-mold-treatment-quote.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Contact us<\/a> and get peace of mind from a mold inspection by our cheerful and experienced technicians.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you think you can let your guard down on interior mold during winter, when doors and windows remain closed? Here&#8217;s why NYC mold removal should still be a concern even when temperatures drop. Winter = Moisture Water is an essential ingredient for the growth and survival of mold. 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