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Mold is a tiny living thing that grows in homes. It looks like dark spots on walls and ceilings and can smell musty. Mold needs three things to grow:
Something to eat (like wood, drywall, or paper)
Moisture or dampness
Air
As mold grows, it damages whatever it's growing on. It also releases tiny bits called spores into the air that can make some people sick.
Mold is not just ugly - it can cause real problems:
It damages your walls, ceilings, and belongings
It can make the air in your home unhealthy
It can make some people sick, especially young children and older adults
The main reason mold grows is because of too much moisture. This can come from:
Everyday activities like cooking, showering, and drying clothes inside
Not enough fresh air moving through your home
Water droplets forming on cold walls (condensation)
Leaking pipes, roofs, or windows
When cleaning up mold, protect yourself:
Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, and a mask
Close the door to the room, but open windows
Put moldy fabric items in plastic bags
Clean the mold with:
Mild soap and water
Wipe gently - don't scrub hard
Dry the area completely afterward
Throw away the cleaning rags in a sealed bag
Clean all surfaces in the room to remove any loose mold bits.
Stopping mold before it starts is better than cleaning it up:
Control moisture
Fix leaks quickly
Dry up wet areas right away
Check how humid your home is (aim for 30–60%)
Make sure water drains away from your house
Let air flow
Keep inside doors open when you can
Move furniture a bit away from walls
Open windows on dry days
Use fans and vents in bathrooms and kitchens
1. Regular mold from dampness
This is the most common type. You'll often see it first around windows where moisture collects.
2. Black mold
Some black mold can be very harmful. If you find what looks like black mold:
Don't touch it
Don't try to clean it yourself
Call a professional right away
Consider staying somewhere else until it's fixed
Household cleaners might remove the mold you can see, but:
They don't fix what's causing the mold
They don't kill mold deep in walls
The mold will probably come back
If you use bleach:
Mix 1 part bleach with 4 parts water
Wipe the mold gently
Dry the area completely
But remember, this is just a temporary fix!
The only way to truly solve a mold problem is to fix the moisture issue:
Better ventilation
Getting a proper ventilation system can:
Bring fresh air into your home
Reduce dampness
Make your indoor air healthier
Stop mold from coming back
Getting expert help
A mold expert can:
Check how bad your mold problem is
Measure how damp your home is
Find where moisture is coming from
Suggest the best solutions for your home
Get expert help if:
The moldy area is larger than a few feet
You think it might be black mold
The mold keeps coming back after cleaning
You feel sick when you're at home
You had flooding or a major water leak
Quick cleaning might make your home look better for a while, but addressing the underlying moisture and ventilation issues is the only way to keep mold from returning — and to protect your home and your health. At CleverBloom, we have helped protect many residential and commercial spaces from mold. We partner with leading mold removal companies to eliminate existing mold, and our heat recovery ventilation system helps prevent it from coming back. If you need assistance with mold removal or prevention, please call us or fill out the contact form below.
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