Basements are renowned for developing microbial growth due to their location and lack of attention. Here's how to help avoid it.
Maintaining a safe and comfortable humidity level in your home is important. Unfortunately, if you're like many, you struggle to keep moisture and humidity levels under control in the basement. To learn more about how to banish mold in the basement and how to achieve a safe humidity level, we reached out to Michael Rubino, a mold and air quality expert, an environmental wellness advocate, and the founder of HomeCleanse. Rubino is also the host of the "Never Been Sicker" podcast and the chair of the Change the Air Foundation.
When speaking exclusively with House Digest, Rubino said, "Investing in a dehumidifier is one of the best ways to dehumidify a basement. These machines help pull moisture from the air, helping to keep the humidity at an appropriate and healthy level. Dehumidifiers can be used year-round in rooms prone to mold growth, such as the basement."
He recommended aiming for an indoor humidity level between 35% and 50% to avoid issues that can occur when there is too much — or too little — moisture in the home. "When the humidity is too high, it can cause microbial growth, poor indoor air quality, and structural issues in the building," the expert shared. On the other hand, Rubino said, "You also don't want it to be too dry indoors, as this can lead to adverse health reactions and structural issues, such as wood separation." He recommended investing in a hydrometer to keep track of your indoor humidity level. Here are some of the signs of high humidity levels in a basement as well as Rubino's suggestions to safely combat moisture and mold.
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