How to deal with humidity

7/3/2024 (Permalink)

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The humidity levels in your basement can impact your home and everyone living inside. It can also affect your valuables, electronics and appliances. 

Ideal basement moisture levels are between 30 - 50%. Anything below 30% is too low and can lead to structural changes in your home, causing gaps between windows and doors. Aside from health effects, insufficient moisture levels can also cause wood floors to creak and damage your belongings.

Moisture levels above 50% can lead to mildew, mold and bacteria growth. That environment can cause serious health effects. Excessive moisture can also damage walls and carpets, causing your home and belongings to rot.

One of the best ways to address basement humidity levels is to manage the moisture at its source. While consulting with a professional is always helpful, you can start by sealing off drafts, maintaining sub pumps and vents, repair leaks, and clean gutters. 

Some humidity issues are more severe than others. However, there are several accessible tools you can use to maintain appropriate moisture levels in your basement and home. Consider the following tips. Run dehumidifier, exhaust fans, use chemical absorbents, check area with water leak detection device. Humidity monitors can help you keep track of your basement's humidity levels though you can usually tell by ‘feel’ and/or smell. 

If you have any done all of these things and are still concerned that you have an issue somewhere, please call us to help you to keep your home safe and secure from those things like mold which can impact all areas of your home if dampness and humidity remains undetected. We are a phone call away at 812-372-7760!! 

How to Fight Pollen in Your Home

7/3/2023 (Permalink)

Pollen strikes each spring, leaving you coughing, sneezing, and wheezing. As your car starts to get covered with the yellow stuff and your sinuses get backed up, it’s time to make a plan to keep your home pollen-free. These tips can help you minimize the risks.

Minimize Exposure of Your Car

When possible, park your car in the garage. This helps minimize the amount of pollen it’s exposed to during the day. If you can’t do this because you don’t have a garage, drive through the car wash as often as possible.

Keep the Shoes Outside

Anything with pollen on it should remain in the garage or outside of your home. You don’t want to bring it in on your shoes. Take off your coat or anything else with pollen on it in the doorway to avoid exposing the whole home.

Take a Shower

If you’ve spent enough time outdoors to attract a significant amount of pollen, assume it’s in your hair and on your skin. Take a shower, if possible, to get rid of as much of it as possible.

Avoid Getting It in Your Bedding

Pollen on your bed and pillows can be harmful to you because you’ll breathe it in for hours at a time. Wash your hair prior to going to bed, and take a shower if you have not done so previously.

Manage Your Pets, Too

Your pets are likely to bring in just as much pollen as you do. For that reason, you’ll want to keep them washed whenever they are spending time outdoors.

Minimize Interior Air Exposure

Keep the doors and windows closed, especially on high pollen days. You’ll want to minimize the amount of exposure to pollen.

Keep Surfaces Clean

Be sure to vacuum your home routinely. Empty the vacuum outside to minimize the spread of pollen again. You’ll also want to keep your porch areas clean to limit the amount of pollen brought into the home.

Avoid Bad Days

When the pollen count is high, stay inside. This is important if you are at a high risk for respiratory concerns.

Need Help Keeping Your Home Clean?

Pollen isn’t easy to clean, but we can help. SERVPRO can help you keep your home clean with our residential cleaning services. We ease the burden of the constant cleaning and maintenance of your home, so you have a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment. Contact us today to learn more about our services.