Dealing with moisture intrusion from a snowstorm quickly is key to ensuring your indoor environment remains safe.
Your home is a firm barrier between you and freezing winter weather, but as the extreme snow currently sweeping across the US begins to recede and melt, moisture can start to secretly seep indoors, often without any obvious signs.
Left unchecked, that hidden dampness can lead to mold, odors, and long-term structural damage to your home.
Here, professionals in home maintenance reveal the essential spots around your home to check post-snowstorm, as well as share their expert tips for drying out your home after an extreme winter weather event. This will help prevent mold and keep your home and family healthy in the long run.
How to Dry Out Your Home After Extreme Winter Snow Storms
With at least one foot of snow falling in over 20 states across the US, in recent days, over 85 million people are currently living under an extreme cold warning. According to the National Weather Service, these extreme cold temperatures could cause burst water pipes, risking havoc to homes and utilities, but leaks aren't the only type of damage your home is at risk from before and after adverse weather.
If your home feels damp or smells musty after the recent spate of severe winter storms, heavy rain, ice, and snow have likely found a way to seep into your home. Some spots are more prone to this type of damage than others, says Michael Rubino, council-certified Mold Remediator by IICRC and ACAC, air quality expert, and founder of HomeCleanse.
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