It's important to understand what mold is and where it thrives. Every kind of mold is a fungus, and share biology with mushrooms and lichens, for example. The mold that is toxic to people is rare in the fungi kingdom, meaning most kinds you find in your house or business aren't harmful. However, some toxic molds are dangerous, so any mold you find indoors must be mitigated and completely removed.

You might consider contacting these mold damage restoration Coralville IA companies even if you see less mold than that. This is because if you see mold growth, there is probably more trapped in drywall and crevices and elsewhere.

Before you schedule an appointment with anyone, check that they are certified properly and that they are approved by groups such as the Contractor Connection, Restoration Industry Association and the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration.

Mold damage that is allowed to grow sends off spores, which fly like dandelion seeds and can harm your possessions very quickly. If you don't, mold growths will keep eating on your home or business and will destroy your possessions.