First, let's go over a quick primer on what mold is. Every kind of mold is a fungus, and share biology with mushrooms and athlete's foot, for example. The mold that is dangerous to you and your family is relatively rare in the fungi world, meaning most kinds you find in your house or business aren't dangerous. However, some are dangerous, so any mold in your home or business must be cleaned up and completely removed.

The best plan is to contact a mold damage restoration marietta ga company to clean up the mold if it is more than 3 square feet.in area. If you see mold growth, 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 get started, and you should 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 find to stop further mold damage, and do it right away. If you don't, mold damage will keep eating on your structure and will ruin your possessions.