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2. Indoor mold - Wikipedia

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   Spores need three things to grow into mold: nutrients – cellulose (the cell wall of green plants) is a common food for indoor spores; moisture – to begin the decaying process caused by mold; and time – mold growth begins from 24 hours to 10 days after the provision of growing conditions.

3. Is This Toxic Mold? How To Know If It's In Your House—And Why ...

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   Mold illness isn’t easy to define, and the path from home mold growth to debilitating chronic health symptoms is complicated. But often the story starts like this: Moisture in a home can cause ...

4. This Is the Most Contaminated Spot in Your Entire House ... - AOL

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   Mold and mildew can accumulate in your home due to excess condensation, steam, or leaks. And it can result in allergy symptoms like itchy eyes and nose, sneezing, and asthma.

5. So, You Have a Water Stain on Your Ceiling—Here's What a ...

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   If you notice a musty smell, it could indicate moisture is leaking out of pipes. ... treatments to prevent mold and mildew growth—the most common and health-hazardous problems people face after ...

6. Mildew - Wikipedia

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   Proper identification requires a microbiologist or mycologist. Mold growth found on cellulose-based substrates or materials where moisture levels are high (90 per cent or greater) is often Stachybotrys chartarum. "Black mold," also known as "toxic black mold", properly refers to S. chartarum. This species is commonly found indoors on wet ...

7. Mold control and prevention (library and archive) - Wikipedia

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   The generally accepted threshold for mold growth is about 15% moisture content because the predominant cause of mold is excess water. Excess water can come from liquid water, as a result of leaks, or water vapor, as a result of high relative humidity due to improper storage, faulty humidifiers, or HVAC malfunctions.