General Recommendations to Prevent Mold Growth

1Keep the premises clean and regularly dust, vacuum, and mop.

2Install an Air purifier in the home to maintain good indoor air quality and reduce dust.

3Use hood vents when cooking,

cleaning, and dishwashing.

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Keep closet doors open, where possible, to increase airflow in the closets or install vented doors.

Avoid excessive amounts of indoor plants. 5

6Use exhaust fans when bathing/showering

7Leave exhaust fans on long enough to remove moisture

from the bathroom

Use ceiling fans. 8Water all indoor plants outdoors, if possible

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10Wipe down any moistureand/or spillage.

wipe down bathroom walls and fixtures after bathing/showering

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12Wipe down any vanities/sink tops.

Avoid drying clothes by hand drying indoors

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14Open blinds/curtains to allow light into premises

Wipe down floors after any water spillage

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16 Hang shower curtains within the bath when showering.

Securely close shower doors, if present, when showering.17

18 Leave bathroom and shower windows open when taking a bath.

19Use dryer if present for wet towels.

20Remove any moldy or rotting food

21Remove garbage regularly. 22

Wipe down any and all visible signs of moisture.

23 24Regularly scan the ceiling for evidence of roof leaks.

Periodically check the air conditioning vents to be sure they are clean.

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Change the air conditioning filter regularly.

Perform scheduled maintenance on your air conditioning system, including, but not limited to, cleaning the evaporator coil.

27 Wipe down windows if moisture is present.

28Regularly, inspect for leaks under the sinks and around washing machine, dish washer, and water heater.

According to our experience these recommendations will substantially improve the indoor air environment

of your home and, in addition, reduce the potential for mold in the future.

There is no “over-night” solution but we believe that the improvement will be

significant and, over a relatively short period of time.

Tenants and visitors in will feel better in their leaving environment.

If we may be of further service to you in the future, please do not hesitate to call.

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