{"id":1834,"date":"2019-12-02T01:23:06","date_gmt":"2019-12-02T05:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/?p=1834"},"modified":"2019-11-23T14:52:15","modified_gmt":"2019-11-23T18:52:15","slug":"winter-mold-prevention-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/02\/winter-mold-prevention-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Mold Prevention Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1088\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1088\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1088\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Snow-Depositphotos_30516549_m-2015-12-17-17-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Are Mold Allergies More Prevalent in the Winter?\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Snow-Depositphotos_30516549_m-2015-12-17-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Snow-Depositphotos_30516549_m-2015-12-17-17.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1088\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Are Mold Allergies More Prevalent in the Winter?<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When it comes to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/mold-treatment-remediation.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NYC mold removal<\/a>, there&#8217;s no off-season. Winter dampness plus less ventilation equals prime conditions for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/11\/how-do-you-reduce-mold-spores-in-the-air\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mold spores<\/a> to grow and multiply. Use these helpful tips to keep indoor mold infestations at bay during the winter months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips to Prevent Winter Mold Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Keep air circulating, especially in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/28\/where-to-look-for-hidden-mold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kitchens and bathrooms<\/a> where mold growth is common. Install and use ventilation fans and open a window briefly as needed.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Inspect the basement for cracked or damaged mortar that can allow water to seep in.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 If your home has a crawlspace, spread heavy roofing paper or polyethylene plastic film over the soil to create a moisture barrier.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Add insulation to pipes to prevent cracking or bursting. If a pipe does break, turn off the water flow and have it repaired immediately.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Double-check door and window seals to make sure they&#8217;re in good condition.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Condensation on doors, windows and walls is a red flag indicating <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\">excess moisture<\/a>. Dry the area thoroughly and address the source of the dampness, whether it&#8217;s broken pipes or high humidity levels.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 If your home experiences flooding, disconnect all electronic equipment and remove as much standing water as possible.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Dispose of moldy items in a sealed bag to prevent mold spores from dispersing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Effective NYC Mold Removal for All Seasons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cleaning mold is only part of the solution. Stern Mold uses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/16\/what-to-know-about-moldexterm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MoldExterm, a unique two-step program<\/a> that removes mold and prevents it from returning. Contact us to schedule a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/free-mold-treatment-quote.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free mold inspection<\/a> and learn more about MoldExterm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to NYC mold removal, there&#8217;s no off-season. Winter dampness plus less ventilation equals prime conditions for mold spores to grow and multiply. Use these helpful tips to keep indoor mold infestations at bay during the winter months. Tips to Prevent Winter Mold Growth \u2022 Keep air circulating,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,24,1],"tags":[127,373,45,208,375,374],"class_list":["post-1834","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-mold-remediation","category-mold-tips","category-news","tag-mold-prevention","tag-mold-prevention-tips","tag-mold-tips","tag-seasonal-mold","tag-tips-to-get-rid-of-mold","tag-winter-mold-prevention"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1834","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1834"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1834\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1836,"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1834\/revisions\/1836"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1834"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1834"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1834"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}