Mold can easily develop in commercial buildings. The most common cause of mold in these buildings is moisture, and there are a lot of issues that can cause excess moisture in your commercial building, such as plumbing leaks, water left in an HVAC drip tray, poorly maintained HVAC system, poorly landscaped grounds, and many other issues. However, no matter the cause of excess moisture, it can lead to mold. So, it’s essential to control moisture in your commercial building and be on the lookout for any signs of mold. You can also do some things to help prevent mold from developing in your commercial building, which we will discuss in this article.
Check the Building for Leaks
Check throughout the building for leaks. You could have a leak in your air conditioning system, a sink, a toilet, or anywhere else. No matter the cause of the leak, it will increase moisture in the building, and this can increase the chances of mold. However, if you locate any leaks, you can quickly repair them, then you’ll be making sure you’re not adding to the moisture level in the building, thus decreasing the chances of developing a mold problem.
Keep the Humidity Level Under Control
High levels of humidity can definitely encourage mold growth. So, one of the best ways to prevent mold growth is to keep the humidity level under control. If you keep the humidity level in the building under 60%, you shouldn’t have to worry about mold.
Ensure Adequate Ventilation
Some workplaces have machines that produce moisture, such as clothes dryers. If your business has any machines or appliances that do produce moisture, it is important to make sure that this moisture is vented outside of the building. If the moisture from these appliances is allowed to vent inside the building, it can increase the moisture level in the building, thus increasing the chances of mold developing.
Use Your Air Conditioning
Running the air conditioner in your building can do more than just make the building more comfortable to work in. It can also help prevent mold from growing in your building. An air conditioner does this by removing moisture from the air, which can help dehumidify your building. By doing this, your air conditioner helps keep mold from growing in your commercial building.
Clean Ventilation Systems
Ventilation systems are the perfect place for mold to grow. Also, unfortunately, when mold does grow in these systems, the mold spores can easily spread to the entire building. One way to keep this from happening is to frequently have your ventilation system cleaned. This can keep mold from infesting this area and then spreading throughout the building.
Check for Signs of Mold
Mold can grow in a lot of places, and you may not easily see it. It can grow in crawl spaces, under your carpet, in your basement, as well as in other places. So, it is best to periodically inspect your commercial building carefully to see if any mold is growing. Then, if you do find any mold, you can deal with it before it becomes more serious. This is a lot easier and cheaper than having to deal with mold remediation.
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