Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths about mold and mold removal. Although most of these mold myths are based on facts, they have been blown way out of proportion. We look at the most common myths about mold in your home.
Debunking the 6 Most Common Mold Myths
Myth 1 – Toxic Black Mold is Extremely Dangerous
This is mostly false. Black mold and toxic mold look great in news reports and headlines, but they rarely cover the whole story. Molds appear many colors, so you can’t tell so-called toxic black mold just by looking at it. While some molds produce mycotoxins, getting a toxic dose in your home is almost impossible.
Myth 2 – It is Completely Harmless
This is also mostly false. Although this may seem contradictory, mold does pose some risks but they probably aren’t what you think. In nature, mold breaks down organic material. If you have mold in your home, it’s slowly eating your home and possessions. It also does cause health risks, but symptoms are usually allergies and headaches.
Myth 3 – Bleach is All You Need to Kill It
The bleach mold myth is partly true and partly false. Bleach will kill mold, but it does not get deep into surfaces where mold can grow. The surface mold may be gone, but it could be growing inside porous materials like wood and drywall. The same goes for killing mold with vinegar or ammonia. They will work, but only for a little while.
Myth 4 – Killing It Solves the Problem
This is completely false. It is a common myth that mold is the problem. While it is a problem, the real cause is a source of water. As long as the water remains, the mold will return no matter how much bleach you use. To really kill mold, you need to find and fix the water source.
Myth 5 – A Small Amount of Mold isn’t a Problem
This is also entirely false. Mold always means a water problem. While you may think seeing a small amount of mold only means a small problem, that isn’t always the case. The visible mold may seem small, but it could be growing inside your walls or underneath carpeting. No matter how much mold you have, you should always have the problem addressed.
Myth 6 – You Always Need a Mold Test
This mold myth is mostly false as well. Most homeowners think they need a mold test to determine if they have black mold. Since all molds have the same level of risk, you can skip the test and start the removal. While some states require mold tests, this is to limit companies from scamming customers into thinking their mold problem is larger than it is.
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