Mold 101
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Mold 101: Understanding and Managing Mold in Your Home
Summary:
Gain insights into what mold is, how to identify it, and decide when to tackle it yourself or hire a professional.
Understanding Mold
Mold poses significant health risks to you and your family. Fortunately, preventing mold becomes manageable once you understand what it is, how to identify it, and the methods to keep it at bay.
What is Mold?
Mold is a type of fungus essential for breaking down dead plant and animal matter. Typically dormant, mold spores become active in environments where humidity levels exceed 70% or temperatures rise above 65 degrees. Mold is omnipresent, found both indoors and outdoors, thriving in damp areas like basements, bathrooms, grass, and hay. It causes food to spoil, wood to rot, and paper to smell musty.
Identifying Mold
Mold often appears as black growth on wet surfaces like window sills. Storing paper or fabrics in damp conditions can lead to a musty smell caused by mold. Active mold is slimy and comes in colors such as green, black, orange, or purple, while inactive mold is dry and powdery, typically white. Initially, mold resembles a web, but as it develops, it looks more like a tiny bush. Wet or damp spots often indicate a mold problem, even if unseen.
To test for mold, apply a small drop of bleach to the suspected area. If the stain fades or disappears, it may be mold. No change likely means it's not mold. Additionally, mold generally emits a musty smell, which can be a strong indicator of its presence.
Defining Moldy Areas
It's essential to categorize the extent of mold growth:
- Extensive: A mold area larger than 32 square feet.
- Small Area: Fewer than three patches, each smaller than 10 square feet.
- Moderate: More than three patches, each under 10 square feet, or a single patch between 10 and 32 square feet.
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