can be blamed on the possible health issues associated with xposure and also the fact that most of us just don’t
ex
can be blamed on the possible health issues associated with exposure and also the fact that most of us just don’t know much about it. Mold is never an invited guest and it always seems to pop up in your home without warning. Rest assured, not every mold patch provides reason for panic. It’s important to know if you can fix the problem yourself, or if it’s time to call out the remediation troops.
Mold 101
outdoors. They are invisible to the naked eye.
12 hours and a “food” source (i.e. cotton, leather, wood, paper products, etc.) to grow.
of growth.
environment(24-48 hours) but often remains dormant for a very long time without (5+ years!) the right environment.
spores.
Everyday mold vs Problem mold Everyday mold can be found in areas of the home that get
and stay wet. Some good examples are bathrooms with poor ventilation, kitchen sinks, washing machines, along thresholds of exterior doors, and in the basement near your hot water heaters and sump pumps. If you can see it, it can be cleaned easily with a little elbow grease, soap and water. For more “stubborn” mold you can create a 1:9 (one part bleach/borax to nine parts water) mixture of either bleach and water or borax and water. Another household item commonly used is white distilled vinegar in a spray bottle – no need to dilute with water. Everyday mold
was then that I learned the real significance of that four- letter word that no one wants to talk about. As a matter of fact, don’t even say the word. Ever.
In a climate like Chicago, mold is inevitable, and every property manager will have at least one case to deal with during a career. That said, the scare associated with mold
Problem mold can get a little trickier. If you do not see mold growth but smell a musty odor, mold may be growing underneath or behind water-damaged materials, such as walls, carpeting, or wallpaper. The most important step is to identify the source(s) of moisture and make repairs to stop them. If you only clean up the mold and do not fix the source of moisture related to a burst pipe or leaking roof? A malfunctioning appliance or even poor insulation
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