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As public awareness of mold contamination rose to the top several years ago, what can you do to help protect your home from mold invasion and prevent an inspection which sites mold as a defect in need of repair in your home?

• Wash mold off hard surfaces and dry completely. Absorbent materials such as ceiling tiles and carpet may have to be replaced if they are contaminated with mold.
• Fix leaky plumbing or sources of exterior water penetration immediately.
• Keep drip pans in your air conditioner, refrigerator and dehumidifier clean and dry.
• Use exhaust fans or open windows in kitchens and bathrooms when showering, cooking or using the dishwasher.
• Vent clothes dryers to the outside of the house.
• Maintain low indoor humidity, ideally between 30-50% relative humidity. Humidity levels can be measured by hygrometers, which are available at local hardware stores.
• Look for mold behind cabinets or pictures on cold outside walls, where condensation can occur. Keep furniture away from outside walls.
• Check around air conditioners and furnaces for stagnant water. Keep these units served with regular cleaning of ducts and air filters.

For more information regarding stachybotrys, check the website for the Texas Department of Insurance.[http://www.tdi.state.tx.us] Most importantly, if you have made any insurance claims on your home in the past, and did not use the proceeds to repair the claim, it must be disclosed to a buyer, as per the Sellers' Disclosure Notice to Buyer. We will be happy to furnish you a copy of the "Sellers' Disclosure Notice to Buyer" upon request. It is a state law that sellers must give a buyer a Sellers' Disclosure Notice to a buyer either before, during or shortly after an accepted offer.

For your reference: The claims history of your home, cited in CLUE can be found at http://www.choicetrust.com

Call me anytime with any questions, 281-948-7042. I look forward to working with you!