Mold Facts
Everybody Has Heard of Black Mold. Many People Know to Account for Mold When Seeking Help with Water Damage.
However, Few People Realize That:
YOU DON'T HAVE TO SEE MOLD TO HAVE A MOLD PROBLEM…
And if you do see it, it is actually just the tip of an iceberg!
More Common Misconceptions About Mold
1. Bleach Kills Mold
Bleach does not kill mold, in fact, it aids in diminishing its visibility by transforming its color from dark to light. The more inconspicuous it becomes the more challenging it is to treat.
2. You have to see mold to have a mold problem.
If you have water damage, an old home, or high humidity there is a higher chance of mold existing in your space without it being visible. Visible mold is just a symptom of a bigger problem, and if you are experiencing mold-related symptoms it is likely in the air around you.
3. Cleaning the mold will solve the mold problem
As mentioned above, cleaning the mold only removes what you can see. If you don’t address the cause of the mold it will come back.
4. Mildew isn’t mold
Mildew is in fact mold.
5. Demolition is necessary when you find mold.
Sometimes this is true, but it is not a rule of thumb. Most often you can solve your mold problem without expensive demolition.