Mold

 Molds are a type of fungus that can grow on indoor surfaces, and may look cottony, wooly, smooth, or velvety. The velvety looking surface is actually thousands of microscopic spores. These spores can travel through the air, land somewhere else, and grow new colonies if food, water, and warmth are present.

 

Here are some main points to keep in mind when evaluating a mold problem:

  • Without water, mold cannot survive.
  • All mold growths are potential health hazards and should be removed.
  • Sampling/testing for mold is expensive and usually not necessary. If you see it, remove it.

 

The best way to address the mold problem is to:

 

Other Resources

CT DPH Mold and Indoor Environments