What causes black mold? Black mold is caused by excessive moisture. The source of moisture may include high humidity, water leaks, condensation, flooding, leaking pipes and leaking roof or ceiling. Mold spores absorb water and germinate into new mold growth. … [Read more...] about What causes black mold?
How dangerous is black mold?
How dangerous is black mold? It seems like the term "black mold" is now synonymous to dangerous mold. But that is not the case! The term "black mold" does not refer to any specific type of mold. There are may types of mold that appear black and some of these may not be considered dangerous. Having said that all molds should be treated as potential health hazards regardless of … [Read more...] about How dangerous is black mold?
How do you get rid of mold?
How do you get rid of mold? We would all want to get rid of mold from our homes and offices. However it's difficult to completely get rid of mold. The only thing we can do is to control mold growth. As we know moisture is the main trigger of mold growth. Therefore by keeping our houses and offices dry, we can stop mold growth. If your house or office has mold growth covering … [Read more...] about How do you get rid of mold?
What does mold smell like?
What does mold smell like? When I ask those who conduct mold inspection what mold smells like, some of them compare it to rotting wood or paper. Others say it smells like cedar or dirty wet socks. Generally we can say mold has a musty or earthy smell. If you have this kind of smell in your house, most likely there is mold growth whether you see it or not. … [Read more...] about What does mold smell like?
What is mold?
What is mold? Mold (also called mildew) refer to fungi that may appear as a fuzzy-looking growth on the surface of organic materials in damp conditions, both outdoors and indoors. Unlike other fungi, the body structure of mold is made of fine thread-like structures. There are several types of mold. Some may appear grey, black, green, yellow, orange or various other colors. … [Read more...] about What is mold?