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How to Keep Fernandina Beach & Yulee Schools Mold Free During Humid Summer Months
6/2/2015 (Permalink)
School administrators should always be vigilant that the indoor air quality of their building is healthy and safe.
How to Keep Schools Mold Free
Indoors and outdoors, mold is always around. This resilient little spore is floating in the air, growing on the ground, and may even be present on indoor surfaces. While microscopic amounts of mold in Fernandina Beach & Yulee generally aren't harmful, larger populations can cause serious health problems in those with allergies or weakened immune systems. For that reason, school administrators should always be vigilant that the indoor air quality of their building is healthy and safe.
Why humidity is a problem in the summer
Humidity can be a concern year round, not just the summer. However, it's during summer vacation that schools are likely to turn off HVAC systems in order to save money. Many don't realize that an HVAC system doesn't just keep the temperature to a comfortable level; it keeps the humidity in check too. Thus, by turning off the HVAC system, school administrators could be creating the perfect opportunity for a mold problem in Fernandina Beach & Yulee.
What mold needs to grow
The conditions for mold to grow exist just about everywhere; after all, mold can grow on just about any surface. As a result, all that mold is waiting for is high enough humidity. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) recommends that indoor humidity be kept to 50% or lower at all times to prohibit mold growth. If the humidity stays too high for too long, mold will grow.
Watch for key problems areas
Thankfully, there might be a middle ground here for schools. Rather than running the HVAC system night and day, school administrators can instead track humidity levels. Once the humidity gets too high, the HVAC can be turned on, or a dehumidifier can be used to literally pull moisture out of the air. Additionally, mold-prone areas, like kitchens, bathrooms, and windows should be carefully watched for mold growth.
Hire a professional mold cleanup team
Should mold be found, it's best for school administrators to hire a professional cleanup team. The mold remediation process can be complex and even dangerous. Inexperienced hands can spread spores or miss problems areas. In the end, this could make the problem much worse, raise the overall costs of repairs, and put the health of those in the building at risk.
Mold Remediation
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