Actively working to prevent mold is one of the best ways to ensure your home remains healthy for you and your family.

If you’re battling the chill, you may often find yourself cranking up the heat or blocking out drafts to keep warm. But while you’re busy winterizing our homes by closing all windows and doors, you could unknowingly be causing mold in your home.

Mold is caused by excess moisture or humidity in the air that can also be caused by condensation around windows. But what you may not know is that your clutter can also be a major culprit for encouraging mold in your home.

According to experts, cluttered homes are the ideal breeding ground for damp and potential mold spores. Not only do these items absorb moisture in the air, but they can also block airflow in humid rooms.

By simply removing these items, not only can you prevent mold, and this gives you more reason to finally tackle your clutter before the new year.

I’ve asked the experts what household items you need to declutter right now in order to prevent mold this fall and winter.

Read More Here: https://www.tomsguide.com/home/3-things-experts-want-you-to-declutter-to-prevent-mold-this-season