Basement drywall is extremely vulnerable to mold, if you allow water to seep into your basement. In most cases, it isn’t possible to remove the mold from drywall in your basement, and the only solution is removing the drywall itself. In order to stop this from happening, you must control the moisture and humidity levels of your basement. Avoiding storing paper or food in areas with high humidity can go far to helping with this problem. Also, assure you don’t leave clothes in the washing machine after a wash, and don’t store potted plants in your basement.

If you’re experiencing high levels a dehumidifier may be just the protection you need. The downside is dehumidifiers use a great deal of power, so if you’ve have electrical problems with appliances in the past, this may be more trouble than its worth.

Recurring mold in your basement is a symptom of a much larger issue, such as problems with your plumbing, leaky pipes, and you should check thoroughly for these issues. Mysteriously high water bills, or water noises are a good indicator you’re leaking water. You should also lookout for discolored, damp, cracked, or otherwise water damage walls, floors and ceilings.

If you find issues you can’t handle on your own, Mar-flex recommends DryPatrol. DryPatrol is run by mold remediation technicians and environmental scientists who not only cleanup your mold issues expeditiously, but do it thoroughly and correctly.