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Unless you’re redecorating your Cranston or Woonsocket bathroom with a “science
project” theme, mold growing on your ceiling is probably not the look you were hoping for.
Mold can also cause serious structural damage to your home if left unattended along with respiratory problems, including severe allergies and asthma. So if you see it – mold, that is – attack it, because it’s only going to get worse.
Step 1: Treat the mold with bleach-diluted with water and a gentle detergent.
Put the solution in a spray bottle or use a sponge to lightly dab it onto the moldy spots. Either way, wear gloves and a mask to protect yourself from the noxious vapors. Also, don’t apply too much of the mixture to the ceiling; over-applying can saturate the ceiling and make it difficult to dry.
Step 2: Look for the source of the mold.
Mold grows from excessive moisture and warmth, so you’ll need to investigate to determine the source of the problem. Is the mold localized above the shower only? It could be that your ventilation fan in the bathroom is incorrectly connected and is not properly venting the excess steam from the shower. If there is no ventilation fan installed, then you’ll need to install one, but that won’t get rid of the mold you already have.
The problem could also have started above the ceiling in your attic or perhaps another bathroom directly overhead. Another bathroom could have leaking pipes in the floor, or perhaps the tub needs to be re-caulked.
If you have a leak in your attic, over time mold will begin to grow, especially in the summer when most attics are too hot for comfort.
Step 3: Prime the ceiling before painting.
Use an anti-microbial primer before repainting the ceiling. Otherwise, the mold stains can seep through your fresh paint.
Step 4: Repaint using specially-formulated bathroom paint.
Use a paint that is specifically designed for high moisture areas like your bathroom. It will help to keep mold from returning.
With our often hot and sticky summers here in Rhode Island, thousands of home owners experience mold-related problems. We know, because we get tons of calls for assistance. Today, like always, we’re ready to assist you in helping to make mold a thing of the past in your home and to help correct any problems it might already have caused. So contact Almeida Plumbing, Heating & Air today for fast and decisive action.
401-273-0040
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Air conditioning is a source of comfort, all season long, in homes and businesses throughout the Providence area. But air conditioning also can relieve and in some cases control at the least the symptoms of such respiratory ailments like asthma, plus cold and flu-like symptoms.
Asthma, in general, is a growing problem in Rhode Island and throughout the US, especially among children. Currently, it’s estimated that 11% of all Rhode Island children 17 and younger have been medically treated for asthma, and the problem continues to grow.
When looked at that way, home air conditioning becomes much more than a luxury or convenience: it can be of enormous benefit in cleaning up the quality of your indoor air. And that makes breathing easier for every member of your family.
Here are some additional benefits of whole-house air conditioning:
- Less Stress – When it’s hot and humid indoors, your blood pressure tends to rise and that, in turn, can cause more stress: just what you don’t need.
- Illness Prevention – When stress levels are on the rise, your body’s immune system starts to break down, and that’s like welcome mat for colds, flus, and infections.
- Depression Relief – The hotter it is – indoors or outdoors – the more lethargic we become. We tire more easily, become bored through prolonged periods of inactivity, all of which can bring about signs of depression.
- A Better Night’s Sleep – Who can sleep in a hot and muggy room on hot and muggy sheets and pillows? With air conditioning, you’ll sleep far better and wake up refreshed and ready to take on your day with your usual vigor.
Central Air Conditioning & Ductless Air Systems in Providence
At Almeida Plumbing, heating & Air, we design and install central and ductless air systems. Ductless systems are perfect for homes without ducts and in particular where ducts simply cannot be installed. Like central air systems, they have outside condensing units but, in this case, they’re connected to wall blowers that noiselessly produce clean, filtered air in each room connected to the system.
Ductless systems are available for air conditioning only, or heating and air combined.
For more information on the comfort, convenience, and health benefits of air conditioning for your home, contact Almeida today for a free in-home quote and analysis of your family’s needs. We have the right, customized solution for every family we serve.
401-273-0040
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