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Mold Basics

The key to mold control is moisture control.
If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean up the mold promptly and fix the water problem.
It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.

Why is mold growing in my home?
Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down
dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be
avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and float
through outdoor and indoor air. Mold may begin growing indoors when mold spores land on surfaces
that are wet. There are many types of mold, and none of them will grow without water or moisture.