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Mold in My Home: What Do I Do?
 
About Mold
  • What is mold?
  • Should I be concerned about mold in my home?
  • What does mold need to grow?
  • Can mold become a problem in my home?
  
Health Effects
  • How am I exposed to indoor molds?
  • How much mold can make me sick?
  • Who is at greater risk when exposed to mold?
  • What symptoms are common?
  • Are some molds more hazardous than other?
  
Detection of Mold
  • How can I tell if I have mold in my house?
  • Should I test my home for mold?
  
General Cleanup Procedures
  • What can I save?  What should I toss?
  • Removal of moldy materials
  • Soap cleanup
  • Disinfect surfaces
  • Can cleaning up mold be hazardous to my health?
  • Can Air Duct Systems become contaminated with mold?
  • After I've cleaned everything as thoroughly as possible can I still have mold odors?
  • How can further damage to my home be prevented?
  • Can ozone air cleaners help remove indoor mold, or reduce odor or pollution levels?
  
Resources
  • Useful publications
  • Referrals to occupational & environmental clinics
  • For further help or information
A downloadable version of Mold in My Home: What Do I Do? [PDF 34K] is available. The download is in PDF format.  It is necessary to have Acrobat Reader on your machine to view the download. 
  

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