How to Prevent Mold Growth on Window Sills

As a premier window company for local homeowners, Miracle Windows & Showers is committed to helping our customers with all of their window installation and replacement needs. Part of that commitment is ensuring homeowners understand how to take care of the windows they have around their homes.

When mold starts to grow around your window sills, it’s not only unsightly and damaging to your windows, but it can also be a health risk for your family.

If you’re looking for ways to put an end to mold growth or treat a mold problem that’s gotten out of hand, our elite team is here to help guide you through the process.

Why Does Mold Grow on Window Sills?

Have you started to notice an unattractive collection of small white or black dots around the window sills in your home? If the answer is yes, there’s a good chance to mold is beginning to grow.

The question is, however, why? How does mold make its way into our homes and onto our window sills?

The answer is simple—moisture. Mold cannot grow without the presence of water and moisture. When your windows aren’t sealed properly, outdoor moisture can seep into your home and cause mold to begin growing along the frame and sill of your windows.

Tips for Preventing Mold Growth Inside Your Home

If you don’t want mold to begin affecting the window features of your home and end up causing the need for window replacements, Miracle Windows & Showers has several great tips you can use to prevent mold growth from starting. These include:

• Perform regular maintenance and cleaning to your windows to eliminate any mold that might be growing.
• Since temperatures lower than 70 degrees create the ideal environment for mold growth, you should always keep your home’s thermostat above 70 degrees.
• By using a dehumidifier inside your home, you’ll not only minimize the amount of moisture in your air, but you’ll also keep your home smelling fresh and clean.
• Consider updating your windows by painting them with mold-resistant paint. These types of paints are available in tons of stylish colors and are a great way to reduce mold growth.
• Whether you want to use your heating or cooling system, you should always at least keep your HVAC system’s fan running to improve the airflow in your home.

Can a Window Company Help Treat Mold Growth on Your Window Sills?

One of the best ways to treat mold infestations and prevent the need for a new window installation is by using bleach-based cleaning supplies to kill off the mold spores.

Unfortunately, however, treatments like these don’t always fix the problem.

If your mold problem has gotten out of hand and is negatively impacting the window features and structure of your window frames and sills, it might be time to find a trusted window company like Miracle Windows & Showers.

Our elite team can help you determine whether you’ll need to install window replacements to eliminate your mold problem.

Would you like to learn more about preventing mold growth on your window sills or treating a current infestation? Give our certified and insured team of window installation experts a call today or fill out our online form to set up a free consultation.