Mold needs three things to grow: food, water and the right temperature. Unfortunately, mold thrives in the same temperature range that humans generally prefer (48°F to 70°F), and mold feasts on components of wallboard, carpets and other common household furnishings and construction materials. Thus, the only real way to control mold is to eliminate its water source.

Mold requires nutrients, water, oxygen and favorable temperatures to grow. These nutrients are present in dead organic materials such as wood, paper or fabrics; from wet construction materials including wood, concrete, drywall, carpet or wallpaper; and from some synthetic products such as paints and adhesives. See similar questions...

Mold spores are everywhere, including the indoor environment. Under favorable conditions, spores germinate and mold colonies grow and multiply. Excess moisture is the underlying cause of indoor mold problems. The key to prevention and correction is moisture control. Common moisture Sources: Plumbing leaks- toilet, reverse osmosis units, water softener, shower, clothes washer, dishwasher, a/c unit condensation drains See similar questions...

No! All three of the basic elements – moisture, food and oxygen -- MUST be present to support mold growth. Food sources are plentiful. Typically, wood, fabric, wallpaper, carpet padding paper-faced panels and other similar building products contain sugars and starches, which can support mold growth. In any interior structure, food sources to support mold growth are plentiful. Likewise, it is impossible to eliminate the oxygen source. See similar questions...

Mold spores are everywhere. They are in every bit of air we breathe. Outside air will contain less concentrations of mold spores because the spores are not contained indoors. In our homes is where there's a problem. In the 1970's housing insulation technologies improved to save us money on our heating bills. But it also made a perfect environment for mold and mildew to grow. Black mold becomes a problem when it is allowed to grow unchecked. See similar questions...

Mold growth requires 1) Spores; 2) Food source; 3) Moisture; 4) Temperature ? 40 F. to 100 F. A lot of mold issues evolve around roof ventilation, crawl space ventilation, water events like broken pipes or sewer backups and high humidity conditions. See similar questions...

Ans. Mold and mildew start in a cool, moist, dark environment and spread from there. Inside the evaporator coil or the supply plenum of an air conditioning system is a perfect place if the system is low on freon or the evaporator coil is stopped up with dirt. Ultra Violet lights are good for getting rid of mold and mildew. See similar questions...

High moisture is a major contributor to indoor growth of mold. Indoors, nutrients are readily available for spore germination. These nutrients are found in household items such as dirt, dust, wood, paper, adhesives, acoustical fiber, paint, textiles, stored material, carpets, floors, and much more. See similar questions...

Direct patient care and multiple studies. In my referral practice, I often see people with a prior diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. Many of those patients have an illness that's simply caused by mold in their basement, bathroom and/or attic. The problem here is that when a diagnosis of chronic fatigue is made according to CDC guidelines, no biological markers were used and no exposure histories were recorded. See similar questions...

There are hundreds of thousands of types of molds. All are fungi, which means they are many-celled organisms that reproduce by sending tiny seeds called spores into the air. Molds need four things to grow: food, air, the right temperature and water. Although fungi grow naturally "outdoors", molds are very common in buildings and homes and will grow anywhere indoors where there is sufficient moisture. See similar questions...

Molds will grow anywhere indoors where there is moisture and a food source. Many building materials provide this needed food source-many consist of cellulose materials that are particularly suitable for mold growth when they are wet. Mold and fungi generally need a relative humidity of at least 60% to give them enough moisture to survive or significant moisture intrusion, regardless of humidity. See similar questions...