Basement mildew prevention
Basements are the ideal home for mildew. There are dark places with a slightly high humidity. With some proper precautions you will be able to prevent mildew from forming in the basement.
Lights
Lights is the biggest enemy of mildew. If your basement has a window let it uncovered to allow sunlight from coming in. If it doesn’t have a window, let the lights on as much as possible.
Dehumidifier
Removing moisture means killing mildew. Use a dehumidifier in your basement and you will surely avoid mildew from appearing.
Paint
You can also buy some mildew resistant paint. Paint the walls from your basement to prevent mildew from growing.