What are tips to control mold in the kitchen?
ANSWER
In the kitchen:
- Use exhaust fans to move moisture outside (not into the attic) whenever you are cooking, washing dishes, or cleaning.
- Turn off certain appliances if you notice moisture on windows and other surfaces.
- Check for leaks around the kitchen sink, refrigerator ice makers, and other sources of water. Repair if necessary.
- Empty and clean refrigerator drip pans if necessary.
From: Moisture and Mold Problems: Preventing and Solving Them in Your Home WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Sabrina Felson on February 11, 2019
SOURCES:
United States Environmental Protection Agency: "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home.''
Rhode Island Department of Heath: ''Some Basic Facts About Mold and Mildew.''
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: ''Biological Pollutants in Your Home.''
University of Minnesota Extension: ''Molds - Your Safe Home.''
SOURCES:
United States Environmental Protection Agency: "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home.''
Rhode Island Department of Heath: ''Some Basic Facts About Mold and Mildew.''
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: ''Biological Pollutants in Your Home.''
University of Minnesota Extension: ''Molds - Your Safe Home.''
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