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Environmentally Friendly Mold Remediation Techniques That Significantly Reduce Childhood AsthmaAppendix DBasements Water ProblemsMoldy or Musty-smelling BasementMold and mildew are musty smelling fungi that thrive in moistconditions. Keeping humidity down reduces the chances for mold togrow. Mold will not grow at less than 65% relative humidity (in theabsence of water leaks)! Any groundwater, plumbing or other leaksshould be fixed, as part of a strategy to eliminate mold. Aprofessionally installed Basement Dehumidifier will dry the air andautomatically drain the water out of a hose, so you never have toempty it as you do with a portable dehumidifier.Concrete Basement FloorsSealing moisture from permeating up through a porous concrete floorwill lower the relative humidity–helping to prevent mold growth andwill improve energy efficiency throughout the home.Mold, Mildew, Odors & Crawl Space MoistureMold and odors are common to crawl spaces due to the dampenvironment. Sealing a crawl space with an impervious plastic linerwill result in lower levels of crawl space moisture. This is the bestsolution to lower the relative humidity and thus prevent mold growth.This is especially important for a basement with a dirt floor.Crawl Space DehumidifierA crawl space dehumidifier can play an important part in drying outand creating a healthier crawl space environment.Water LeaksWater will enter the basement through the walls, floors, and jointsbetween them. Over the years, contractors and engineers havedeveloped a wide variety of methods to keep basements dry. Some of133