You can take steps to reduce the growth of mold in the house. Consider these suggestions:
Eliminate sources of moisture in the basement, such as pipe leaks or groundwater seepage.
Use a dehumidifier in any area of your house smells like mold or mildew. Keep the humidity below 50 percent. Remember to clean the bucket collection and condensation coils regularly.
Use air conditioning, and installing central air conditioning, a high efficiency particulate (HEPA) filter attachment. The HEPA filter can trap mold spores from outdoor air before being recycled in your home.
Change furnace and air conditioning filters on a regular basis. Forced air heating ducts inspected and cleaned if necessary.
Make sure all bathrooms are properly ventilated, and run the fan during a shower or bath and immediately after the dry air. If you do not have a window fan or open the door when you shower or bath.
Clean the bathroom floor and wall surfaces regularly with a bleach solution.
Promote infiltration of groundwater away from your home by removing leaves and vegetation around the foundation and from cleaning the gutters regularly.
Keep containers clean and dry organic plants, such as those made of straw, wicker or hemp.
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