If the clothes are not damaged they can be cleaned. If the clothes are non-washable with water, dry-clean them. If the clothes have mouldy or musty smell, repeat washing as necessary until the mouldy odour is gone. Clothes should not be stored in a damp environment. … [Read more...] about Can mouldy clothes be cleaned?

Painting over mould is not recommended because the paint will not kill the mould nor stop it from growing if the surface gets wet. It's recommended that surfaces that can be cleaned be washed with a detergent and then dried. Painting can be done after the mould is removed. The source of moisture should be identified and corrected so us to control mould growth. … [Read more...] about Can I paint over mould?

Not all the molds are harmful, some are useful to human, and others are pathogenic, causing various illnesses to humans, animals and plants. The biggest health problem from exposure to mold is allergy and asthma in susceptible people. There are more than 100,000 types of mold. Most people tolerate exposure to moderate levels of many different molds without any apparent adverse … [Read more...] about Are there harmful and non-harmful molds?

Not many doctors are specialized in mould related illnesses. However, a few specialists might include allergists who treat patients with mould allergies or infectious disease specialists who treat mould infections. Determining whether mould was the cause of the illness can be difficult. … [Read more...] about Are there doctors specialized in mould exposure?