How do you get rid of mold? We would all want to get rid of mold from our homes and offices. However it's difficult to completely get rid of mold. The only thing we can do is to control mold growth. As we know moisture is the main trigger of mold growth. Therefore by keeping our houses and offices dry, we can stop mold growth. If your house or office has mold growth covering … [Read more...] about How do you get rid of mold?
Mold in houses
What does mold smell like?
What does mold smell like? When I ask those who conduct mold inspection what mold smells like, some of them compare it to rotting wood or paper. Others say it smells like cedar or dirty wet socks. Generally we can say mold has a musty or earthy smell. If you have this kind of smell in your house, most likely there is mold growth whether you see it or not. … [Read more...] about What does mold smell like?
What kills mold?
What kills mold? There are many chemicals that can kill mold. These chemicals, however, are highly toxic and cannot be used in homes or offices. It is not recommended to kill mold in buildings. The mold should be removed and the source of moisture identified and fixed. … [Read more...] about What kills mold?
Where can mold grow?
Where can mold grow? This is a very common question. Generally mold can grow anywhere as long as there is moisture and nutrients. Although there is an optimal temperature for mold growth, most of the molds found in indoor environment can grow over a wide range of temperatures. In indoor environment mold growth occurs when mold spores settle on surfaces of wet organic … [Read more...] about Where can mold grow?