During the cold winter months, our windows sills will gradually grow mold and mildew-where does it come from? How can I prevent or get rid of? Our windows are vinyl-the mold and mildew will grow on the caulk around the windows...esp the caulk on the bottom of the window. We keep the house at about 66 degrees F---heated via LP. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
2007-02-10 12:32:39 · 6 answers · asked by sandra_lee66 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The excess moisture comes from your LP gas, which produces water vapor as a bi-product. The only way to minimize the condensation in your windows is to run a dehumidifier, which will collect the excess moisture. I have the same problem that you have and I have a new house. The problem with new houses is that they are insulated and sealed so well that the excess moisture can't recirculated to the outside.
2007-02-10 13:55:22 · answer #1 · answered by Turnhog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean it well and let it sit with the back in the sunlight to totally dry out the leather. You may want to remove the seat cushions and let the humidity out of the whole piece of furniture and if it's against the wall where there is a air intake return, you need to move it, and keep it at least 4 inches away from the wall, and that should stop the mildew from reoccurring. There is also a leather refinish and sealer (bought separately) you can use just on the back of the sofa if other preps don't work.
2016-05-25 06:20:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is to much moister getting in the frame, your window is cold from mother nature but the house is to warm. Condensation is forming and if it is not wiped off that's were your mildew and mold come from. I have been using the inside window seal kit of plastic and double sided tape. you can get them at any store like wal-mart home depot etc. we have old windows and they are single pain glass, the double pain keeps the cold air away from the warm air.this is a short fix long term would be new windows sealed right.
2007-02-10 12:47:58 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with building contractor. We also live in a new house and excess moisture did the same to a couple of our windows. Lower your humidity if you can. Make sure to open shades and or drapes so you can get air flow. If you have moisture on windows, wipe them off regularly to minimize the water sitting on the caulk.
2007-02-11 00:09:16 · answer #4 · answered by breezyburgee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about prevention but think bleach helps with mildew. Maybe periodic bleach cleaning(diluted of course).
2007-02-10 12:41:55 · answer #5 · answered by allindotcom@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try White Vinegar. pour it on, let it stay till it drys. Then wipe clean with more vinegar. This should do the trick.
2007-02-10 12:46:10 · answer #6 · answered by pms 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋