First, let's go over a quick review of what mold is. All molds are fungi, just like mushrooms and lichens, for example. The mold that is toxic to you and your family is rare in the fungus kingdom, meaning most kinds aren't dangerous. However, some toxic molds are dangerous, so any mold in your home or business must be mitigated and completely removed.

The best plan is to find a mold removal company Wake Forest, NC company to clear the mold if it is more than 9 square feet.. If you see mold, there is probably more trapped in drywall and crevices and elsewhere.

Check credentials before you hire a mold damage cleanup service. The State Business Licensing Division is a good place to begin, and you can check for approval by groups such as as the Contractor Connection, Restoration Industry Association and the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration.

You need to mitigate any mold growth you come across to prevent further toxicity risk, and do it right away. If you don't, parasitic fungi will continue to feast on your home or business and will destroy your possessions. Some types of mold, those that release toxic spores, can also cause sever health risks ranging from brain damage. Mycotoxins can be especially harmful to infants, children, and anyone with a compromised immune system such as people with AIDS/HIV or lupus.