After a hurricane or major flood, you may have to live in a home with mold in it. This could last for …
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What is Stachybotrys chartarum? Stachybotrys chartarum is a greenish-black mold. It can grow on material with a high cellulose content, such as fiberboard, gypsum …
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“Building Owners and Renters Working Together to Solve Mold Problems When you can see or smell mold or it keeps growing back …
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“Fixing Mold Problems. When you see or smell mold or it keeps coming back, it is the building owner’s job to find …
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“Which government offices should be contacted about mold problems? On-screen: “Indoor mold painted over will grow back if the water problem is …
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“No Need For Mold Testing Testing for mold is not necessary, but getting rid of the mold and water problem is. Scientists …
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Biocides are substances that can destroy living organisms. The use of a chemical or biocide that kills organisms such as mold (chlorine …
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If properly designed, ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) cleaners that use ultraviolet radiation from UV lamps may destroy indoor biological pollutants such as …
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Some compounds produced by molds have strong smells and are volatile and quickly released into the air. These compounds are known as …
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Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as …
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Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds are …
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Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a …
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Mildew refers to certain kinds of mold or fungus. The term mildew is often used generically to refer to mold growth, usually …
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Some compounds produced by molds have strong smells and are volatile and quickly released into the air. These compounds are known as …
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“Mold and Health If your home smells like mold or has a water problem that causes mold to keep growing back, it …
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“Mold is in the air everywhere but you can’t see it. It is not an issue until mold in your home finds …
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All of the conditions needed for mold growth (food sources and appropriate temperatures) are present in the indoor environment with the exception …
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Mycotoxins are toxins produced by molds (fungi) and can accumulate in crops, where they pose health hazards to humans and animals. Mycotoxins …