Mold growth can not only damage your furniture and home, it can also pose health risks to family members with certain plant allergies. These cleaning tips from Mumz Cleaning Service, a home cleaning service in Port Monmouth, NJ, can help you prevent mold before it starts.

• Anywhere moisture accumulates is a potential site for mold. Check the insides of windowsills, where condensed water gathers, and wash with mild soap and water. If you notice a problem, re-glazing your windows might dry the area out.
• The moisture in air conditioners is another common mold area. Wash the coils, followed with heavily diluted vinegar, and remember to have the unit serviced regularly.
• Clean bathrooms with detergent and towel dry. Using a squeegee to get rid of extra water on shower walls after each use will make the area less hospitable to mold.
• Wash the inside of your refrigerator. Add a bit of lemon juice to the water to get rid of unpleasant odors.
• Under sinks is another common mold risk. Clean the area with a solution of alcohol and water, and repair any leaks as soon as they’re discovered.
• If you use a humidifier or vaporizer, drain the standing water every day and clean them thoroughly every three days with a vinegar-and-water solution. Some vaporizers may need daily cleaning.

With these simple steps, you can keep your home mold free, but there’s nothing like the services of a residential cleaning service to do them for you. Full-service cleaning is less expensive than you think, so visit Mumz Cleaning Service online to learn more, or call them at (732) 670-4922. Book your first appointment for anything from yard work to carpet cleaning!