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Cynthia Lawrence

3 surprising things breeding mold in your home — and why experts recommend decluttering as a fix

A person decluttering clothes in a cardboard box.

If you’re battling the chill, you may often find yourself cranking up the heat or blocking out drafts to keep warm. But while you’re busy winterizing our homes by closing all windows and doors, you could unknowingly be causing mold in your home.

Mold is caused by excess moisture or humidity in the air that can also be caused by condensation around windows. But what you may not know is that your clutter can also be a major culprit for encouraging mold in your home.

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