Crawlspaces can be difficult to monitor. They're small and hard to access. Unfortunately, this makes them a perfect place for unseen moisture issues to arise. Why is it important to keep your crawlspace dry? Mold thrives in wet environments. Drying a wet environment is the quickest and easiest way to prevent mold. So how do you know if you might have mold in your crawlspace?

• Your crawlspace is always wet. Whether or not you notice mold, wet, dark conditions are perfect for mold growth. Water needs to be dried within 24 hours to prevent mold from taking hold.
• You have allergy symptoms that are worse than usual. Even from under your home, mold can cause allergic reactions and asthma attacks in sensitive people.
• You find mold in your home or floors. The mold could have originated outside and grown in wet building materials, which are conducive to mold growth.

How Can I Inspect My Crawlspace for Mold?

The best way to inspect a crawlspace for mold is to hire a professional for a mold inspection. Particularly in a dark, cramped space like a crawlspace, it's easy to miss mold. Professionals have special tools like moisture meters and infrared monitors to find even the hardest to reach mold spots.

How Can I Prevent Mold From Returning?

Mold is a pesky foe, and it can be easy to miss part of the problem. Here are some ways you can prevent mold from coming back to your crawlspace:

• First, make sure the mold is removed thoroughly the first time. Mold remediation is the best way to contain and carefully remove mold so none is missed.
• Then, you should make sure the area is no longer moist. Mold is in the air inside and outside, but it only grows in wet conditions. Fixing leaks or water damage is a good step towards preventing future mold growth.
• Finally, once your crawlspace is dry, consider waterproofing. Waterproofing your crawlspace will keep it dry through rainstorms and dehumidify the space. Mold cannot take hold in a dry environment.

BioClean Can Help

At BioClean, we are ready to get under your home and inspect for mold. We can handle your mold problem or prevent a future one. Contact us today for a free mold inspection!