Mold thrives in warm, damp places, like kitchens. When left unchecked, its spores can give you flu-like symptoms, including itchy eyes, a runny nose, sneezing, or even respiratory difficulties. Depending on the level of infestation, you might need a mold remediation service to eradicate it from your home. If you’re worried about mold growth in your kitchen, check the following places and consider the tips below to determine whether professional mold remediation assistance is required. 

5 Common Locations for Mold Growth in the Kitchen

1. Garbage Disposal

Moisture from the sink and bacteria from decaying food can lead to mold growth in your garbage disposal. To prevent it from spreading, be sure to use it regularly—at least once a day. Try cleaning the blades by pouring a tray of ice down the sink and grinding it up. Follow that with a cup of white vinegar down the drain to kill any remaining microbes. 

2. Beneath the Sink

Leaky pipes, damp sponges and washcloths, or other moisture issues often arise beneath the sink. Check there regularly and have any drips repaired as soon as possible before calling a mold remediation service. Wipe down all the surfaces with a clean cloth and a 1/2 vinegar solution. 

3. Refrigerator Drip Tray

The drip tray is easy to overlook; you may not even realize it’s there beneath the refrigerator and behind the fan grate. Remove it every three or four months and scrub it clean with dish soap and bleach.

4. Microwave & Stove

These two areas are common places for spilled foods and grease spatter. Mold thrives in such environments. You should take care to wipe these appliances down daily with hot, soapy water and dry thoroughly. 

5. Cutting Boards

A cutting board is ground zero for food residue, which makes it an ideal home for mold. Every week, soak each side of the cutting board in straight white vinegar for about ten minutes. Then rinse off and air dry.

For fast and reliable professional mold remediation services, contact SERVPRO of Kailua North / Laie in Kaneohe, HI. This family-owned and -operated company has been serving Oahu since 1967. Dedicated to providing excellent customer service, their certified and insured team provides 24/7 emergency repair services. They also specialize in water extraction and can make it seem like fire and smoke damage never happened. Visit their website or call (808) 235-5015 to request a quote.