As the saying goes, the best defense is a good offense. When you make the discovery that you’ve got mold growing and thriving in your home, it’s far too late to start thinking in terms of prevention. If you never want to have to deal with the time consuming and expensive problem of mold removal, you’ve got to be proactive, and start taking steps now to prevent it from ever becoming a problem in the future. There are a number of things you can do to prevent a mold colony from establishing a … [Read more...]
Product Review – The Santa Fe Max Dry Dual XT Dehumidifier
What It’s For Two things you’ll see discussed on this site as technologies you can use to minimize your mold risk are dehumidifiers and air purification systems. This device combines both into a single unit, and that makes it worth talking about. Granted, you’ll pay a premium for the combined functionality, but also, you won’t have to buy several different units. Just buy one device that can do it all! That said, the Santa Fe we’re talking about here isn’t for everyone, but for those who want … [Read more...]
Product Review – The Whynter RPD-702WP
What It’s For One of the key things that makes mold infestations likely is excess humidity in your home. Your skin is actually a pretty good barometer. If the air in your home feels damp to you, you’ve definitely got a sufficient level of moisture in your house to facilitate mold growth. That’s where a home dehumidifier comes in. These units extract the excess water from the air in your home, collecting it in a fill bucket. Every dehumidifier we’ve ever come across has a fill sensor that … [Read more...]