With more than 1.5 million identified fungi in the world, mold and mildew is all around us, whether we are inside our home or outside enjoying nature. Much of this mold is harmless and part of the circle of life required to break down organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps. Some molds are even used as preservatives in our food, vaccines and antibiotics.
Mold growing in a building, however, can quickly become a risk to your health and to the structure of your home or office. When you hear horror stories about toxic mold in a building and adverse health effects, we are usually referring to only a handful of varieties: Stachybotrys Atra, Stachybotrys Chartarum, Aspergillus, Chaetomium, and Penicillium. Please see our Most Common Types of Mold section to learn more about molds you can find in your home, and our Mold & Your Health section to learn more about the health effects of these toxic molds.
MOLD REMOVAL AND REMEDIATION
Learn all you need to know about the safety equipment, pitfalls, and best practices for proper black mold removal and remediation.
5 AREAS TO CHECK FOR MOLD
Our guide can save you time and money when trying to figure out if you have a toxic mold problem in your home.
TYPES OF TOXIC MOLD
There are many types of mold that can be found in the home and black mold is just one that produces toxic compounds.