What is mold?
ANSWER
Mold is a type of fungus. These small organisms can be black, white, orange, green, or purple and live almost anywhere indoors and outside. Molds thrive on moisture and reproduce through lightweight spores that travel through the air. You’re exposed to mold every day. They’re usually harmless in small amounts. But when they land on a damp spot in your home, they can start to grow. They release spores that you might breathe in. If you're sensitive to mold and inhale a lot of spores, it could make you sick.
From: Moisture and Mold Problems: Preventing and Solving Them in Your Home WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Sabrina Felson on February 11, 2019
SOURCES:
United States Environmental Protection Agency: "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home.''
Rhode Island Department of Heath: ''Some Basic Facts About Mold and Mildew.''
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: ''Biological Pollutants in Your Home.''
University of Minnesota Extension: ''Molds - Your Safe Home.''
SOURCES:
United States Environmental Protection Agency: "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home.''
Rhode Island Department of Heath: ''Some Basic Facts About Mold and Mildew.''
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: ''Biological Pollutants in Your Home.''
University of Minnesota Extension: ''Molds - Your Safe Home.''
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