Black Mold Facts

  Some interesting facts about mold:

-> Mold Requires Moisture and Organic Food to Grow

-> There are over 10,000 species of mold but only 5 of them are commonly found indoors

-> Mold develops very quickly but often remains hidden for a long time

-> Mold growth is a sign of water damage

-> Your homeowner’s insurance may exclude mold damage

-> Mold can cause various health problems

-> Mold is very difficult to get rid of

-> Mold growth can be prevented

-> Mold can be useful

We will include more information in the upcoming blogs.

So let's talk about about first fact which is Mold requires Moisture and Organic Food for being able to grow:

Mold is a kind of fungi that reproduces by making tiny spores which can survive extremely harsh weather conditions and spread easily over large areas. Mold spores exist everywhere in the outdoor environment and can get indoors thorough open doors, windows, air ducts, vents, etc. or even attached to clothes, shoes, and bags. Once the mold spores get into your home, they will wait for the right conditions to start developing.

The purpose of mold in the eco-system is to decompose dead organic material. Therefore, it thrives in warm, humid conditions where organic “food” is available in abundance. Your home provides an ample food source (all kinds of organic materials, such as wood, paper, leather, fabric and upholstery, grout, paint, drywall, insulation materials, carpet, etc.), so as soon as there is any source of moisture – flooding, leaky roofs, pipe leaks, condensation, steam from cooking and showers, etc., the mold spores will begin reproducing and spreading all over your home.

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