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Mold Exposure: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatments

Mold in House

Mold in your house can appear in black, white, spotted, or any color. It may also appear cottony, velvety, or powdery. If you find a spot and you are not sure if it is an old stain or a splotch of dirt, this is how to know if it could cause problems:

  • It has a musty, earthy smell.
  • There’s a nearby source of moisture, but not much light.
  • You see warping, cracking, or peeling of whatever material it’s growing on.
  • A drop of bleach lightens its color in a minute or two.
  • Unchecked mold will continue to grow. Dirt and old stains won’t.