Black Mold

Linda asked:


Whenever it rains a lot, it gets really damp in my basement. After a little while, these black moldy spots start spreading across the walls. Does anyone have any tips as to how to get rid of the mold, and perhaps prevent more mold from growing? Thanks a bunch!
Well… I don’t think I’ll be able to stop the damp very well. There are too many possible sources of rainwater seepage into my basement. I will clean my gutters again though. Thank you all for your suggestions!

Damion Rutherford asked:


It should! Toxic black mold accounts for more than 90 percent of all allergy problems, according to research at the Mayo Clinic in 1999. Toxic black mold, also scientifically known as Stachybotrys, can not only be detrimental to your home’s foundation and your items you have in the home, but the mold can cause serious health problems that you need to be aware of.

Black mold is a harmful fungus that can lead to toxic mold syndrome, which causes asthma allergies, such as coughing and wheezing, etc. Toxic black mold has also been blamed for causing the deaths of some infants in the last couple of years. This toxic mold is not something to take lightly, especially if you suspect that you have it in your home. There are solutions!

Indoor air quality is essential to maintaining a healthy home. Clean air is obtained by prevent black mold and mildew from growing anywhere in your home. Read more on this topic on our section about indoor air quality.

Mold Testing – does it help?

Mold testing will let you know what types of mold are growing on your home, will identify what percentage of the air you breathe is actual mold particles, and how the different types of mold that is present will affect your health.

Mold kits can be bought to test your home yourself, the sample is gathered by you and then it is sent to a lab where it is identified. Take the proper precautions when taking the sample, wear a surgical mask and gloves, and clothing that is easily washable. Please keep in mind that the safest way to find out if you have mold in your home is to contact a mold remediation inspector. A Professional mold inspection completed by a mold inspector will give you an accurate assessment of mold growth in your home. Find out what services mold inspectors provide here.

zincblende asked:


Some pudding was found covered in a black, powdery mold that had a strong smell of ammonia. Does anyone have an idea of what it could be?

Mrs. Spock asked:


There is a six inch area with speckled bits of dirty water. There is no black or green color, just a dirty water color. Should I be concerned about mold? I live in an apartment townhouse. The roof is right above my bedroom.

me asked:


there’s been a mold problem in our shower for years. it’s been getting really bad lately though, so i decided to take down the wall paper. i got quite a bit of wallpaper down. this exposed more mold. i scrubbed with a wet wash cloth and my bare hands. my parents didnt bother to mention that there are health risks involved with black mold and that i would contaminate my clothes and anything else i touched.

what do i do now?