[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"/blog/post/how-to-prevent-mold-in-winter":3,"/blog/post/how-to-prevent-mold-in-winter-surround":67,"/blog/post/how-to-prevent-mold-in-winter-related":78},{"id":4,"title":5,"authors":6,"badge":10,"body":12,"date":55,"description":56,"extension":57,"image":58,"meta":60,"navigation":61,"path":62,"seo":63,"stem":64,"tags":65,"__hash__":66},"posts/3.blog/post/how-to-prevent-mold-in-winter.md","How to Prevent Mold in Winter",[7],{"name":8,"to":9},"Ashley Parker","",{"label":11},"Water Damage & Mold Remediation",{"type":13,"value":14,"toc":49},"minimark",[15,19,24,27,30,33,36,40,43,46],[16,17,18],"p",{},"When temperatures start to drop, homeowners tend to stop worrying about mold and direct their attention toward household issues that are more commonly associated with cold weather. However, mold can develop in winter as well. 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High humidity contributes to this process because there is excess moisture in the air.",[16,34,35],{},"While minor condensation doesn’t usually lead to problems, it is important to dry window surfaces regularly to keep condensation from accumulating and being absorbed by the wood and drywall around the windows. Mold feeds on such organic materials and can develop in as little as 24 hours. Learn more about the dangers of household mold.",[20,37,39],{"id":38},"how-to-get-rid-of-mold","How to Get Rid of Mold",[16,41,42],{},"There is no reason to treat winter mold any differently from mold that appears at any other point in the year. The key to preventing mold growth is keeping your home’s humidity level under control, regardless of temperature. If your home or even just a particular area of the house tends to stay humid, it may be a good idea to invest in some dehumidifiers.",[16,44,45],{},"If you discover evidence of mold in your home, the first step is to clean up the mold. 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