What is causing this ugly stuff growing in my beautiful house?
Mold is everywhere believe it or not. Mold in the home needs 3 things to thrive.
Water
Food
Oxygen
JUST LIKE US RIGHT?
Mold spores will not be elevated without the presence of a water source whether that be a roof leak or a leaking supply line in the wall.
Mold loves to eat cellulose rich materials which include your wood framing, drywall, ceiling tiles, wallpaper, or your carpet.
To thrive, in addition to a water source and food mold also needs a high relative humidity in the air. Typically our homes RH (Relative Humidity) should be between 30-50%. Once the relative humidity in an area starts to creep up past the 60% mold growth becomes a concern.
When it comes down to it, the two most important things to avoid fungal growth inside your home is..
Keep it clean
Keep it dry
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