In the aftermath, residents may be dealing with a familiar threat: mold. Mold — a fungi — can begin to grow in a home 24 to 48 hours after water exposure. Mold is a natural part of the ...
Whether it's slimy black spots on your shower curtain, fuzzy white patches on your basement floor, or slick orange film on your kitchen drain, household mold can be more than unsightly.
Mold is a type of fungus that tends to grow on kitchen tiles, bathroom walls and other damp surfaces in our homes. Just like other fungal species, it spreads through spores — tiny 'seeds' that ...