Mold has always been an issue in my lake house.
I always thought it was part of living in the southern region.
After all, 280 days every year are filled with heat and humidity. It’s not uncommon for the summer temperatures to reach 100 degrees. It’s not uncommon for the air conditioner to run all day and all night. It’s certainly not uncommon to have issues with mold. In fact, mold is an issue for a lot of people that live in this region. Until recently, I didn’t know how to combat the issue. I was using vinegar water to kill the mold spores and stop the spread. I had a free indoor air quality check performed in my lake house last week and I found out that humidity is a serious problem. The HVAC company representative suggested buying a dehumidifier for my home. At first I thought the guy was trying to sell me an expensive piece of equipment, but after researching dehumidifiers, I think I might buy a machine for the house. A dehumidifier can remove all of the excess moisture from the air. If I buy a dehumidifier with an air purifier, it will also kill all of the viruses and bacteria in the air. Since the indoor air quality check was absolutely free, I thanked the HVAC company representative for his time and his opinion. I needed more time to process my choices. Now that I have researched the options thoroughly, I think it is time to start searching for a dehumidifier. I know it won’t be easy to find something cheap, but I have to stay within the budget.