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Simple Solutions to Prevent Mold

Simple Solutions to Prevent Mold

 

Mold is a problem in many bathrooms, because the space is often small and not well ventilated. You can reduce mold by keeping a window open, especially when you're showering or bathing. You may also want to install a properly sized ventilation fan. By removing moist air and drying out your bathroom, a ventilation fan helps to prevent mold and mildew. Some new fans can operate continuously and quietly while using less energy.

Old shower curtains can attract streaks of mildew and be difficult to clean. Instead of passively letting the mold grow, however, you can keep an extra shower liner on hand and switch out old shower curtains as soon as they begin to droop and mold. In addition, seal air and water leaks with caulk or expanding foam.

You can also purchase a “daily shower spray” to help keep mold and soap scum at bay. These sprays should be used with caution, however. Although they tend to be gentler than heavy-duty shower cleaners, they can still be hazardous to children. You'll want to keep all chemicals out of the reach of small hands.

If you’re in need of further assistance with this or any other issues you may be having please give us a call, we would love to help (631) 615-9184

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Tomorrow is the vote..vote NO NOW or our taxes are going to continue to sky rocket. Unless we doRead More something this town will continue to spiral down. More taxes aren't going to help. We need to cut expenses and get ourselves on a fiscally responsible plan.
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Isn't that above the cap? Funny, when another news source mentioned 5 districts that are breakingRead More the cap they didn't mention Smithtown. Dn't worry, the district will bully and scare the parents into voting yes by threatening programs instead of doing what they need to do which is reduce administrative costs.
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We can all make a statement one way or another when we vote. However, that statement should be madeRead More on a state level not the local level. Boards of Ed are powerless to do any real cost cutting. The state needs to take this on. We need real reform in Albany to reduce the ever increasing pensions and life long benefits that educators enjoy. Combine this with letting Albany decide salary increases for all educators and we can guaranty tax reductions over the next few years. Its that simple, Boards cannot do these. Lets get Albany to move on these NOW!