Winter brings the cold and the frost, prompting you to turn up the heat inside your home. But this, in turn, results in excess indoor humidity, which can encourage mold and mildew growth. Given the structural problems and health risks involved with mold exposure, you’ll want to take measures that prevent them from forming in the first place. Gutter Helmet® of Northern Minnesota, the trusted rain gutter guard company in the area, shares some handy tips:
- Reduce your home’s indoor humidity level. Simply keeping your windows open a few minutes each day expels warm, moisture-laden air from your home, while letting in cooler, fresher air. Running the exhaust fans in areas that use a considerable amount of water, such as the bathroom, laundry area, and kitchen also helps. You should consider investing in a compact or whole-home dehumidifier, as well. They can mitigate high humidity levels in your home and keep it mold-free.
- Be on the lookout for possible air leakage. Check your windows and doors for drafts. When they’re not properly maintained and sealed, doors and windows form gaps that allow unwanted air and moisture can leak into your home. And where there’s excess moisture, mold and mildew will follow. For this reason, make sure you have your windows and doors caulked and sealed immediately.
- Keep your gutter clean and well-maintained. Mold and mildew don’t just grow inside your home, they can also affect its exterior components. Take your gutters, for example. During winter, they collect moisture and debris. The blockage created by this accumulation makes the gutters the ideal breeding ground for mold and mildew. The good news is that maintaining clean and clog-free gutters can be simple. Regular gutter cleaning and maintenance will definitely help. But another effective solution is investing in a high-quality rain gutter guard from Gutter Helmet® of Northern Minnesota.
Our Gutter Helmet® gutter guards come with a patented nose-forward design that allows water to enter freely into the gutter system while shedding leaves and other loose debris so they fall harmlessly to the ground. With our top-tier options, you can prevent congestion in your gutters and, at the same time, eliminate the potential of mold and mildew growth.
Look no further than Gutter Helmet® of Northern Minnesota for all your gutter protection needs. We serve the areas in and around Culver and Duluth, MN. Call us today at (800) 824-3772 or fill out this contact form to schedule your consultation.
