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Protect Your Home Against Mold and Allergies

If you suffer from allergies in the spring, your home may be to blame. Excess moisture from the air or a leak can make cupboards, floors, attics and crawlspaces a haven for mold, and these spores can cause serious breathing problems, allergic reactions and respiratory issues. Here are some tips from  basement waterproofing experts in Morris County, NJ , on keeping your home mold free. Keep moist areas well ventilated:  Bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and basements are areas that naturally get exposed to a lot of water, so extra effort is needed to keep them dry. Try to keep windows open in the bathroom and mop up excess water after bathing or showering. If you can, dry laundry outside rather than in a dryer, install an extractor above your stove in the kitchen, or install dehumidifiers in these rooms to extract the excess water out of the air. Check for leaks:  If you find mold or damp in an area that won’t go away, you may have a leak. It’s best to call in th...

Prepare For Humid Summers This Spring

Humidity is a fact of life in New Jersey, but the right preparations to your home in the spring time can help you make even the worst of humid summer days bearable. Not only is excess humidity uncomfortable, it also promotes the growth of mold in the home, which can create unpleasant smells, damage to your home and furniture and health complications. Here are some tips from  basement waterproofing specialists in Monmouth County, NJ . Invest in a dehumidifier:  If you don’t already have a dehumidifier built into your air conditioning system, you can invest in a separate unit that you can activate during the summer. These allow you to set the right amount of moisture in your air (it should stay around 40% for optimal health and comfort) and remove excess water by condensing it and extracting it to outside the home. You can get a small unit just for certain rooms in your home, for example, the bathroom, or whole home units. Install fans:  Fans increase air circulati...