17 Nov What happens to mold in cold temperatures?
Mold is a serious problem that affects most properties at some point. Most people are aware that mold requires high levels of humidity to form. This is why you typically see it in the bathroom or kitchen. However, there’s a common misconception that mold isn’t an issue in the winter. People assume the cold weather and dry air prevent mold from forming, but you couldn’t be more wrong…
Mold still forms during the winter
Some mold can spawn in cold conditions, but most rely on humidity and moisture. Unfortunately, a winter home creates the perfect conditions as you have the heating on and use more hot water. Plus, you’re less likely to open the windows when showering, meaning all the steam from the water condenses on the cold walls and lets mold form in abundance.
Plus, there’s more rain and wet weather during the winter months. This makes it easy for mold to form on window fixtures as there’s far more moisture than normal. Both of these issues combine to make mold a genuine problem during the colder months. To make matters worse, many people with mold allergies see an increase in symptoms during these months.
Protecting your home from mold
Mold is arguably more of a risk in winter than summer. You create the perfect conditions in your home, and the wet weather increases the chances of water damage. So, be sure to ventilate your home and keep the humidity levels at a low level. Also, you need to consider mold removal services or water damage repair to stop mold from increasing in size.
As one of the leading mold removal companies servicing Westchester, Putnam and Fairfield counties, we provide a range of services to help you deal with winter mold. Don’t leave it too late; act now to protect your home from this harmful fungi during the colder months of the year.
