Moisture, and Your Home at
www.epa.gov/mold/pdfs/moldguide. pdf.
You can get more information on mold by accessing the
Centers for Disease Control at
http://www.cdc.gov. Also, the Florida Department of Health Indoor Air Program helps with mold issues by providing technical assistance and advice to the public, County Health Departments, School Districts and others and distributing current information and other resources on mold and moisture control. The Florida Department of Health does not provide mold testing services.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any mold related disease or take the place of medical advice and treatment from your personal physician, nor is it intended to serve as legal counsel. ◆
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construction professional to determine the source of the water. If
your home is less than 10 years old, you may also want to consider consulting with an attorney with experience handling construction defects to determine if the builder is responsible for correcting the source of water in your home.
Interesting facts about mold:
1. Mold can start to grow in as little as 48 hours, therefore, it is important to act fast to help prevent mold from growing and spreading.
2. One common antibiotic is actually a purified mold – penicillium notatum, or penicillin.
3. Your homeowner insurance may specifically exclude coverage for damage directly related to mold.
4. Mold destroys more wood each year than all the fires, floods, and termites combined.
5. Mildew is mold…many people think they are two very different things but they are not.
6. Mold does not need light to grow, which is why it is common to find mold in the dark, poorly lit areas of the home.
7. Mold spores, whether dead or alive, can cause adverse health effects.
8. Mold can be many colors including black, white, blue, green, white, yellow, and pink.
What should you do if you suspect mold is a problem in your home? If mold is a problem in your home, the mold must be cleaned up and the source of the water isolated and repaired.
Likely, this will require consultation with an experienced construction professional.
You can wash mold off hard surfaces with bleach and water. However, mold on soft surfaces such as wallboard, curtains, furniture cushions, clothing and carpeting must be professionally treated or, in many cases, must be removed and destroyed. You should contact a certified mold inspector if you suspect mold. Remediation professionals are specifically trained to isolate and treat mold-affected areas in ways that avoid contaminating the entire living space.
For more information on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth, download the Environmental Protection Agency’s free publication, A Brief Guide to Mold,
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