Finding household mold does not mean your home is dirty. Mold is a common problem in many homes with restricted airflow, often resulting in humid conditions that encourage dampness. If you have a basement, for example, finding mold patches is common, and bathrooms can also be a breeding ground for mold. What Is Mold? Mold includes all microscopic fungi species, and it releases spores that drift through the air until they find a damp spot to land to survive. It makes no difference what damp surface mold finds — it is as comfortable growing on food, paper, wood, carpet and plastics as on your household walls. If you see mold in your home,…
