What To Do About An Indoor Mold Problem

A common problem in many U.S. household, indoor mold is not something to be taken lightly. It can not only cause a variety of health risks, including allergies and more serious problems, but it spreads quickly and can do serious damage to your home.

Common indoor areas affected by mold and mildew include:

• Attic - one of the top three household mold problems.

• Basement - poor ventilation, floods or leaks can be the culprit.

• Bathroom Mold - water everywhere.

• Bathtubs - we've all seen the unsightly mildew around the edges of our bathtubs in the caulk and the grout.

• Closets - poor ventilation is usually to blame.

• Crawl Space Mold - a common problem area.

• Drywall – one of the most common places for mold to grow.

• Flooring - any kind of flooring -- if there's dampness, moisture or humidity -- can have a problem.

• Furniture – a damp, musty, mildew odor can indicate the presence of mold.

• HVAC - your heating, ventilation or air conditioning unit can be the source of the problem and/or be spreading it throughout your household.

• Kitchen - mold needs moisture to grow, and your kitchen is full of moisture.

• Laundry Room/Utility Room - both the washing machine and the dryer contribute to the problem.

• Shower Curtain Mold- A common place to find mold in every home.

• Tile - floor tile, wall tile, tub and shower tile, backsplash tile can all be a haven for indoor mold.

• Walls - on the surface or hidden behind the walls, this is an area where you have to pay attention.

• Washing Machine - where there's moisture, there's often mold Water Damaged and Flood Damaged Areas are a field day for fungi.

If you're searching for information for removing mold from your belongings such as books, papers, artwork, etc., visit our indoor mold on materials page.

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No matter where or what your problem is, we can help with a variety of products to solve your mold problems.