Why Does My Drywall Have Mildew?

Mildew is a “nice” word for mold, and it shows up in homes with water or humidity problems. It needs two things to grow and survive: moisture and organic materials. (Read drywall, wood, carpeting, fabric, paper, and more.)

You may not always see or feel mildew-causing moisture, but chances are you’ve noticed its musty odor in your basement, crawl space, or other unaired living areas – like your cottage when you first open it in the spring. Normal airflow even brings that funky smell and the mold that goes with it into the upper areas of your home, leading to problems such as aggravated asthma and allergies.

You don’t put up with gross mildew on bathroom walls or shower curtains, so why would you allow it to flourish under your home?

You don’t need to!

Mastering humidity is the key to ridding your home of mold and mildew. When the air is dry, your stuff is dry, and mold can’t survive on it.

An efficient dehumidification system like our SaniDry or Sedona is just the trick to wring out the moisture in the air. These exclusive products are specifically engineered to perform in the cooler environments found in basements and crawl spaces. They can also remove two times the water vapor than a standard household dehumidifier.