Home maintenance tips for managing humidity and mold

Managing household humidity and mold is essential for maintaining a healthy living environment. Mold often appears as dark spots on refrigerator seals due to accumulated food residue, dust, or moisture from condensation. To clean these areas, it is recommended to use a warm, damp cloth or a soft toothbrush to reach crevices, though users should consult manufacturer guidelines—such as those from Whirlpool or GE—to avoid damaging specific seal materials.

To identify high-humidity areas in a home, ALDI is offering a pack of three KRONTALER hygrometers. These devices allow users to monitor relative humidity levels in different rooms simultaneously, such as bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas. Monitoring patterns over several days is more effective than single readings, as humidity fluctuates with ventilation and temperature. Health organizations like the CDC recommend maintaining indoor humidity below 50% to prevent mold growth.