Yes. Mold can be toxic to your family and eat away wood. I heard it is the number one problem faced by new home owners. http://www.savingadvice.com/forums/home-mortgage/8466-mold-inspection-checklist-before-buying-house.html
MoldSTAT is an EPA approved mold killer for your home. They offer mold cleaners and products to help prevent the spread of mold.
form_title=Toxic Mold Inspection form_header=If you suspect toxic mold in your business or home, it should be inspected. Describe the locations of suspected toxic mold:=_ Is the toxic mold within a home or place of business?= () Home () Business Is this the first time the building has had any type of mold infection on a serious scale?= () Yes () No
Any mold CAN be harmful, especially if you are allergic. No area of significant mold growth within the home should be considered safe.
form_title=Test Your Home For Mold form_header=If you suspect mold damage, you can have it tested. What types of mold are you testing for?=_ Where is the mold at?=_ Do you know what caused the mold?=_
To effectively get rid of mold in your home, you should first identify and fix any sources of moisture. Then, clean the affected areas with a mixture of water and detergent or a commercial mold cleaner. Use gloves and a mask for protection. If the mold is extensive, consider hiring a professional for removal. Regularly clean and maintain your home to prevent mold growth in the future.
It is impossible to create a home that does not have some mold in it. Mold is everywhere. If you have visible colonies of mold growing in your living spaces they can and should be removed. This requires enclosing the work area and carefully removing the materials on which they are growing. Then you must make sure you eliminate the sources of water or moisture that allowed the mold to thrive in the first place.
form_title= Home Mold Removal form_header= Breathe in clean air when you remove mold. Has the home experienced any recent water damage?*= () Yes () No How old is the home?*= _ [50] Where is the mold located?*= _ [50]
It depends on a lot of things. Did your home inspector not find the mold before you bought the home? His inspection should have revealed it and then the person selling the home would have needed to get it re-mediated before the sale was complete.
To effectively prevent and remove mold and mildew from your home, you should keep your home well-ventilated, control humidity levels, fix any leaks or water damage promptly, clean and dry wet areas within 48 hours, use mold-resistant products, and regularly clean and inspect areas prone to mold growth.
To effectively address crawl space mold remediation in your home, you should first identify the source of moisture causing the mold growth. Next, remove any affected materials and clean the area thoroughly with a mold-killing solution. Improve ventilation and insulation in the crawl space to prevent future mold growth. Consider hiring a professional mold remediation service for larger or severe mold infestations.
To effectively remove black mold resulting from water damage in your home, you should first address the source of the water damage to prevent further mold growth. Then, wear protective gear such as gloves and a mask, ventilate the area, and use a mixture of water and detergent to scrub the mold off surfaces. For stubborn mold, consider using a mold remover or hiring a professional mold remediation service.
Mold should be classified in the fungus kingdom.