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What Does Toxic Black Mold Smell Like?
Toxic black mold is often associated with a musty, damp or earthy odor, but there’s an important catch: you can’t identify Stachybotrys, or determine whether mold is “toxic”, by smell…
What Are the First Signs of Black Mold?
The first signs of black mold aren’t always an obvious patch spreading across a wall. Sometimes the earliest clues are much easier to miss: a recurring musty smell, a baseboard…
When Should You Walk Away from a House with Mold?
When should you walk away from a house with mold? Finding mold during a home purchase doesn’t automatically mean the property is beyond saving, but it should change your due…
Can I Remove Black Mold Myself? When to Stop and Call a Professional
Can you remove black mold yourself, or is it safer to call a professional? The answer depends on much more than whether the growth looks black. Caleb Jones, Lead Inspector…
Black Mold vs Mildew: How to Tell the Difference
There’s a dark patch around the bathroom window. Or maybe you’ve noticed something spreading across a basement wall. Is it mildew you can wipe away, or black mold that means…
Does Bleach Kill Mold or Make the Problem Worse?
Does bleach kill mold, or can it actually make a mold problem worse? The answer is more nuanced than many DIY claims suggest. Bleach can be used to clean mold…