Molds make tiny spores to reproduce,just as some plants produce seeds. Indoors,these mold spores move through the air and settle on surfaces. 
When mold spores land on a damp spot,they may begin to grow and multiply.
Molds need moisture and a food source. Good food sources for molds are cloth,wood,wallboard and insulation,but molds can grow on almost anything. Water or moisture is the factor that limits mold growth. When there is a wet surface or material that is not dried or discarded promptly (for example,water discharged from a burst pipe),molds can grow within 24 to 48 hours in the area.
Frequent Causes of Mold Growth
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Where Mold
Grows Best
| ◘ Attics with roof leaks or inadequate ventilation ◘ Basements with dirt floors or water problems ◘ Behind and under showers, tubs,toilets,and bathroom walls ◘ Books,magazines,newspapers ◘ Carpeting and padding ◘ Ceilings [from roof leaks] ◘ Ceiling tiles ◘ Clothing ◘ Crawl spaces | ◘ Drapes ◘ Drywall in ceilings and walls◘ Garbage disposal ◘ Heating &cooling equipment &ducts ◘ Humidifiers &vaporizers [inside] ◘ Leather items ◘ Paint ◘ Paper,cardboard &other paper products ◘ Plants [house plants] ◘ Rags ◘ Upholstered furniture ◘ Walls [from siding,roof,& plumbing leaks] ◘ Wallpaper &behind wallpaper ◘ Wood products |
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