What Is Mold?

Mold, a fungus, is described as one of the most common organisms on earth. Scientists estimate several thousand types of mold exist. Molds grow best in warm, damp & humid conditions. They spread & reproduce by making spores, according to the Center for Disease Control.

How Does Mold Enter A Home?

Mold spores travel in the air and attach to people's skin, clothing, shoes, shopping bags & belongings. Other ways spores can enter your home invisibly are through open doors & windows, through your home's heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system and on the fur of a pet.

Most molds are not dangerous. However, they can be a problem for individuals with mold sensitivity or allergies, according to the CDC. The biggest health problem is to allergy & asthma sufferers.

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