Tips for Preventing Kitchen Mold Damage

5/14/2014 (Permalink)

One of the most hazardous places for mold to run rampant is in your kitchen. Mold growth is encouraged by warm and humid conditions exposed to moisture. The last thing you want is toxic mold spores multiplying around your food. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals (the elderly and young children) such as sneezing, runny nose, eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis). Molds have also been linked to asthma attacks for people who have asthma and are allergic to mold. In addition, mold exposure can even cause chronic fatigue or respiratory illness. SERVPRO Brea/Yorba Linda is a mold cleaning company in Yorba Linda that is committed to providing quality mold assessment and remediation services to make sure your indoor air quality remains uncontaminated. 

In order to ensure that your kitchen remains mold free here are some tips to make sure your food preparation space stays sanitary.

• Stay aware: Kitchen mold can grow on the back of walls and cabinets, along windowsills, beneath the sink, or around dysfunctional faucets.

• Get rid of old food: Rotting food can easily stimulate and spread rapid mold growth. Look on the bottom of the fruit bowl or around the back of the kitchen trashcan.

• Clean out your fridge: According to the United States Department of Agriculture, you should clean the inside of the refrigerator every few months with 1 tablespoon of baking soda dissolved in a quart of water. Rinse with clear water and dry. Make sure to Scrub mold using 3 teaspoons of bleach in a quart of water.

If mold damage is troublesome to you, SERVPRO Brea/Yorba Linda is a quality mold cleaning company in Brea that can help alleviate some of your stress. The goal of our experienced technicians is to make sure you are comfortable in your home, and if we can’t, then we aim to make the process as quick and painless as possible.