Mold Information Center
To help you better understand mold and why it should be quickly treated, we have developed an information center with articles on how mold grows and how to get rid of it permanently.
Mold is more than simply a smelly and unsightly stain on walls, ceilings and other surfaces. Like all forms of fungus, mold is a living organism that can grow and reproduce. A look at the mold life cycle will help you understand how it can quickly spread through your home before you even realize it's there.
• What Are Mold Spores? Why is Treatment Important?
Mold is challenging to eliminate due to its ability to grow in wall cracks, carpet fibers and other difficult-to-reach areas. The answer lies in mold information about spores, which are the reproductive unit of molds and other fungi.
The term "toxic mold" has become a catch-all phrase applied to nearly every instance of fungus found indoors. As a result, the line has become blurred as to what varieties actually are toxic mold and how their presence affects your home or business.
• What Does Toxic Mold Look Like?
When you think of mold, you might envision the dull greenish-gray color that appears on bread, vegetables and other food items. In reality, toxic mold and other varieties come in a wide range of colors.
• What Are the Top Five Types of Mold Found inside Homes and Buildings?
Mold is often talked about generically, but just as there are scores of different forms under the headings of "plants" or "insects", there are a number of types of mold. While they share basic characteristics, they vary in color, appearance and other features.