The security of your home starts with protection against outside threats, including intruders and other safety threats. In addition to traditional intruders, it is important to also be aware of the threat of microbes including mold and mildew, which can cause respiratory and other health issues within your family. For this reason, mold and mildew protection including removal are an essential part of your home maintenance. Here are some tips to help you keep your home safe with proper mold and mildew prevention strategies.

Watch Humidity Levels

The amount of humidity inside your home's air is going to greatly have an effect on the ability of mold and mildew to grow. Therefore, make sure you monitor the amount of humidity that is within your home. The levels of humidity are going to vary based on the types of activities you do in your home and also the outside weather and the seasons. For example, during the winter, it can be common to have moisture levels build inside your home when you heat your home and keep the windows closed. The lack of fresh air can cause a build-up of humidity from breathing, cooking, and just everyday living. 

The climate you live in will also make a drastic effect on the moisture of your home's air, and if you live in a humid region of the United States, you need to be more diligent about keeping your home ventilated against build-up. You can use a home humidity monitor to watch the moisture levels in the air and take preventative strategies to reduce the humidity when you need to. 

Use Prevention Strategies

When humidity levels increase in your home, take the right measures that will reduce the humidity. Open windows when the outside humidity is lower than the inside levels. You can also run ventilation fans, such as in the bathroom after showering and bathing, or vent a window open when you run the dishwasher or clothes washer. 

You can also take measures that are going to keep humidity reduced over the long term. This is useful when you live in a humid area or your home quickly collects a build-up of moisture in the air regularly because of, for example, a well-sealed home or small interior spaces that collect moisture. The use of a home dehumidifier is a great way to keep the humidity pulled from the air. Look for a home HVAC system that includes a dehumidifier to extract moisture as it cools or warms your home.

For more information, contact home mildew prevention services near you.