Mold and Mildew Phoenix
Mold and mildew: Take a quiz on these household toxins
Chances are mold and mildew are lurking in
your house. Look around your bathtub tiles or around the sink and
you'll see the mildew hanging around. And mold might be hiding in your
walls right now. You probably don't have enough or the right type of
mold to make you sick. But how much do you really know about mold and
mildew? Test your knowledge with this true or false quiz.
Number
1. Mold and mildew are fungi. A. True; mold and mildew are types of
fungi that grow in moist areas. Mold and mildew is not a reflection on
a home's cleanliness. It just means that the environment is moist and
ripe for the production of the fungi.
Number 2. Mold serves no
purpose. A. False; mold species have a variety of beneficial uses. Mold
feeds on decaying vegetation and adds nutrients to soil. Mold is used
in penicillin, and is edible in some cheeses. Mold presents a problem
when it begins to destroy organic material in the home.
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3. Surfaces need to be damp for seven days before mold can grow. A.
False; mold can begin to form in as few as 24 hours. That's why you
should dry your shower stall and bathtub after every use. Keep the are
dry around sinks and toilets as well.
Number 4. Mold can form
as the result of water damage in the home. A. True; water damage is the
primary cause of mold in the home. High humidity, leaking roofs and
pipes and flooding all can lead to mold. And until the root cause is
fixed, mold will grow.
Number 5. The bathroom is the only room
where mildew will grow. A. False; mildew can grow on towels, clothes,
wood and paper. Cotton, linen, rayon, silk and wool are prone to
mildew. That's why damp clothing or towels should be allowed to dry
before being thrown into a hamper.
Fortunately, mold and
mildew can be removed from most surfaces. And chances are no one will
ever know mold or mildew was present.
Call now for more
information. We will help you find and identify the problem, offer tips
and cleaning options and get you on your way to a healthier home.