First, let's go over a quick review of mold. All molds are fungi, just like mushrooms and athlete's foot, for example. The mold that is toxic to you and your family is relatively rare in the fungus world, meaning most kinds you find in your house or business aren't harmful. However, some molds are dangerous, so any mold you find indoors must be cleaned up and completely removed.

Government experts recommend that you call a company for assistance if the mold growth takes up more than about 36 square inches. This is because 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 Office of Consumer Protection is a good place to get started, 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 should remove any mold growth you find to stop further harm, and do it now. If not, harmful mold will keep eating on your home or business and can destroy your things. Some molds, those that release mycotoxins, can also cause major health problems ranging from brain damage. Mycotoxins can be particularly dangerous for babies and kinds