Mildew

I seem to recall someone on the list recounting problems that were documented after/during the Exodus with regard to mildew that we may re-experience due to the high rainfall and constant high humidity, post pole shift. Accordingly, I offer the following article from a local paper (stock up on bleach, soap and borax!).

Mildew might seem like a docile organism to some, but for many, it has a number of consequences. An allergic reaction to mildew spores can result in an extended hospital visit. At best, mildew is a nuisance. So, with that in mind, here's how to deal with it. But, first a bit about where the black, fuzzy stuff comes from. Mildew and mold spores are everywhere. And your home can be a primary breeding ground. Condensation and humidity are the culprits. If you live in a humid area, you are destined to have mildew. That's because humid air ends up causing damp surfaces and that is exactly where mildew settles. And where there is moisture in the air or on ceilings and walls - or even in walls and ceilings and below floors - mildew can, and usually does settle in. Mildew is everywhere just waiting for enough humidity, condensation or puddled water to start growing. Go ahead, don't dry off the walls after showering and see what grows there.

You can battle mildew by eliminating the feeding ground. Keep the house dry and mildew will not find a damp surface upon which to grow. You keep the house dry by circulating the air; by exhausting damp air in bathrooms, at the stove and in the laundry or wherever water vapors appear. In that way, condensation can't occur. Opening windows after a shower helps as well. In very humid areas a dehumidifier is a must. But, if you have a portable one, be sure to empty the drain pan. Also, don't forget the drain pans in your air conditioner and refrigerator. Swamp coolers work best in extremely arid locations. If you live in a warm humid climate and you have a swamp cooler you can count on having mildew and mold year round.

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