Is it bad if my apartment doesn’t get any drafts in it? I want to block the front door gap, but my dad got mad and said this would cause mold issues.

How and why? I mean I don’t live there so why would it become humid?

It’s not really an option to keep it open cause I’m allergic to some of the stuff that comes in from the neighbours

Follow up question: is it true that turning the bathroom fan on won’t do anything, if there isn’t somewhere outside the apartment that air can be drawn from?

  • constnt@lemmy.world
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    20 hours ago

    Apartments and houses are designed for air flow. You don’t need a gap in your door to prevent mold. Mold will grow despite that if you live in a city that has high humidity.

    Everyone should watch for mold. Check around windows. Behind the toilet tank. Above and around the shower. Wipe with bleach often.

    You can also get a dehumidifier if it becomes a problem

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      15 hours ago

      Bleach doesn’t kill mold, and actually causes it to release spores. Use concrobium (or a similar product) to properly kill it.

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      19 hours ago

      Not bleach. Use mold control spray. Bleach doesn’t kill the mold deep in the drywall, and sometimes not in the cracks of the paint.

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      19 hours ago

      I would get a dehumidifier before resorting to wiping with bleach often. If you ever see mold, you already have a humidity problem. This may be isolated to your bathroom due to extra moisture from showers, but it’s still a problem that needs to be addressed. If it’s just the bathroom, a new shower fan (or just using the existing one) could be enough.