No one wants mold in their house, office, or school. At the very least, mold is smelly and unsightly. Although not all molds are hazardous to human health, it is usually better to remove any mold growth than to leave it to grow and spread. Mold comes in many different colors: black, brown, red, blue, orange, pink, white and green. Mold gives off a musty or earthy smell. Generally mold grows best in humid or wet conditions from many different sources including, but not limited to, a humid environment, flooding, plumbing leaks, sewer backup, leaky windows or doors, washing machine overflow, damp basements, faulty heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) system, and wet carpets. If mold is visible on a surface, a larger contamination may be hidden from view; for example, behind walls or drywall, under carpets, or above ceiling tiles.
Mold can grow back and continue to cause chronic toxins in a home, which is why removal is important to ensure toxigenic mold, otherwise the cause of illnesses in individuals. Products that have mold contamination must also be destroyed.
In most circumstances mold can be simply removed from hard surfaces by a thorough cleaning with commercial products (recommended), soap and water, or a weak bleach solution (do not however mix bleach with ammonia since this mixture produces very dangerous fumes). Unfortunately, absorbent or porous materials like ceiling tiles, drywall, and carpet may have to be thrown away if they become moldy because the mold cannot be removed from materials. Or, professionals with mold cleaning experience are also a good alternative. It is imperative that prior to employing a mold professional, that you receive certification or background of training. It is important to properly clean and dry the mold-infected area as an allergic reaction can occur from parts of the dead mold. And remember that mold contamination may reoccur if there is still a source of moisture; therefore, do not keep humidity levels high in a home/office/etc., repair sources of water damage, and exhaust bathrooms and kitchens.
Toxic Mold and Pesticides
The public should be warned, though, that manufacturers of all pesticide products--products that claim to control fungus and toxic molds--are required to register their product with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is imporant that products with claims in preventing or repelling mold are EPA registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. A manufacturer must first prove that their product is safe and effective for consumer use before being able to claim on their label that the product protects people from any disease-causing microorganism. Manurfacturers are required to list the EPA registration number on the product label, so it becomes easier for individuals to find safe mold removal products. The public should be wary of any product claiming to control fungus and toxic molds that do not bear an EPA registration number since the product may not be safe or effective to use.
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