It's important to understand what mold is and why it grows. Every kind of mold is a fungus, and share biology with mushrooms and athlete's foot, for example. The mold that is toxic to you and your family is uncommon in the fungi kingdom, meaning most kinds aren't harmful. However, some are dangerous, so any mold in your home or business must be mitigated and completely removed.

Government experts recommend that you call a Mold remediation company for help if the smelly mold takes up more than about 9 square feet. This is because if you see mold, there is probably hidden mold trapped in drywall and crevices and elsewhere.

Check credentials before you hire a mold damage cleanup service. The State Business Licensing Division is a good place to get started, and you can check for approval by groups such as as the Contractor Connection, Restoration Industry Association and the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration. You may also make sure the company knows and follows federal mold cleanup recommendations whether your mold is in a business or a residence.

Mold left to grow releases spores, which fly like dandelion seeds and can harm your possessions very quickly. If you don't, mold growths will keep eating on your structure and will destroy your things.

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