Experts Offer Tips For Preventing Unsightly Mildew (NAPSA)—It’s not unusual to find mildew in bathrooms, closets, laundry rooms, basements and other humid areas of the home. After all, mildew is a fungus that grows best in warm humid areas where air is stagnant. It’s ugly, unhealthy and often difficult to keep under control—no matter howoften you clean. But there are ways to keep the growth of interior mildewat bay. Here are a few helpful tips from the mildew experts at Wim. Zinsser & Corapany: Install exhaust fans and replace solid doors with louvered doors to improve ventilation in mildew-prone areas. This alone can significantly impede the growthof interior mildew. Wipe down bathroom shower walls with a dry towel after each use. This will reduce the amount of moisture in the air and retard mildew growth. * Kill existing mildew by cleaning surfaces thoroughly with a solution of two cups bleach to one gallon of water, followed by a clean water rinse. Prevent the growth of mildew on painted surfaces by applying two coats of a mildew-proof paint like Zinsser’s Perma-White offs Mildew-Proof Bathroom Paint. Perma-White is available in a bright white formula that can be tinted to a variety of pastel colors. it protects itself against unsightly mildewas it brightens and heautifies bathrooms, basements, laun- dry rooms, closets and other interior areas. Its low odor formula is so durable and dependable at preventing mildew on the paint fibn, Zinsser backs it with a 5-year money-back guarantee. For more information about preventing mildew inside and outside your home, call the mildew experts at Zinsser at 782-4698100. Or, visit www.zinsser.com for more helpful horse improvement tips.
