Dealing With Mold on Window Casings

Mold anywhere is unsightly and unsanitary—what more so on a window casing, where they’re highly visible? Windows naturally draw the eye, and if there’s a presence of mold there, anyone would think you don’t care for the cleanliness of your home. 

This problem, however, has a few simple solutions. Let your window and door replacement services provider, Renewal by Andersen® of Rapid City, discuss a few in today’s post.

Regular Cleaning Does the Trick

Obviously, mold would have a harder time taking root on your window—or anywhere, really—if you’re cleaning the window religiously. When you want to clean your Renewal by Andersen windows, which are low-maintenance to begin with, you can simply use a solution of vinegar and baking soda. You can spray it on the casings and then wipe it off; no need to rinse it with water.

An alternative is a water and bleach solution. This mixture might be too harsh, however, especially if you have children in your home. Your sliding patio door and windows specialist suggests sticking to the first one otherwise.

Reduce Humidity by Increasing Ventilation

Mold loves moisture, which is why you will see it in attics, bathrooms, and kitchens, where the air is warm and humid. And one of the easiest ways to defeat humidity is simply to increase airflow—that is, allowing warm, moist air to exit the house while pulling fresh, drier air from the outside.

Otherwise, you can rely on artificial means to reduce humidity. For example, you can set your thermostat to no more than 70° F. The cooler the air is, the less water vapor it carries, which is one of the principles of air conditioning. In addition, if you have exhaust fans, let them vent to the outside to carry warm, interior air out of your home.

Renewal by Andersen of Rapid City is the top window installation expert in the area, and our expertise even French doors installation and maintenance. To learn more about how our products call for less maintenance than our contemporaries—and thus help reduce tedious cleaning—call us today at (605) 307-5574 or fill out our contact form. We serve residents of South Dakota, particularly in and around Spearfish, SD.å