Free Mold Facts
Components of Mold Growth?
Visible signs of Water Damage can be the precursor to Mold Growth Inside Your Home. Mold requires 4 Components to Grow: Water, Food, Mold Spores, and Time. With all 4 of these criteria me Mold will begin to Grow. In cases of increased humidity and moisture, a Major Water Intrusion event isn’t necessary. The Humidity is Enough to Activate the Mold Spores and Cause Indoor Mold Grow out of Control
Will Bleach Kill Mold?
Chances are at the same time you may be ‘killing’ the mold you’re probably wiping a bunch of mold spores around on the surface of the materials.
Although this technique may work well for substrates such as glass, plastic, wood, or metal other materials such as drywall and paper products usually need to be removed, cleaned, and replaced. Bleach is not an Effective way to Kill Mold, but can be used to Help Clean the Surface of the Materials
Good Mold, Gone Bad?
Here we compare the good and bad molds. Creating controversy about the age old questions, “is Black Mold the Bad Mold?” A common theory perceived by many people and distorted by the media is the concept of Black mold. It has been known mostly as the evil villain that lurks in the shadows of building, homes, and families alike. Yet, we know of more common and useful molds.For example “Penicillium” is well known fungi/mold used to culture cheese and create medicine when used correctly.
Most Important Mold Fact?
Mold Smells, Odors, and More Mold Will Grow within 72 Hours After the initial water intrusion occurs consider a timely attack with drying, dehumidification, and restoring the building materials to their natural condition. Odors created by water intrusion are a combination of wet building materials, glues, insulation, and mold or bacteria. Wet Building Odor, usually considered a musty or damp smell, is considered one of the First Indicators of Water Intrusion in a Building.