Summer

Japan is a big place, but a large part of Japan sits with the “humid subtropical climate” zone, characterized by hot, humid summers and dry, mild winters. For people not used to these kinds of summers and winters, there is a hidden killer of curtains and clothes lurking about – Mold! For mold to flourish, it needs Food – Anything organic, so pretty much everything A fungal spore – These are almost impossible to keep out of your home Moisture – Summers in Japan feature humidity levels routinely over 70% Warm temperature – Summers in Japan feature heat, and lots of it. However, your attempts to keep the air conditioning on all the time inside your house during the winter can also create a safe zone for mold to continue All of these things are especially present in Japan in the summer, and attention needs to be paid to prevent mold growth in the home.  Mold in the home can lead to a variety of health problems, and mitigating mold issues is most importantly reducing moisture levels that encourage growth. Common practices for reducing the threat of mold Fans –  Run a fan or fans, especially in areas prone to high…