Nobody wants a home full of mold and mildew. Mold and mildew infestation is unsightly and foul smelling. It’s bad for your health. It can cause structural damage to your home. And most mold and mildew infestations develop as a result of serious, underlying moisture problems somewhere in your home that if left untreated will probably get worse.
Fortunately there are many things you can do to keep these disgusting invaders from infiltrating your home…and to get rid of them if they do.
What are Mold and Mildew?
Molds and mildews are are microscopic organisms. They aren’t animal or plant but are part of the fungi kingdom, like mushrooms and yeast. Like all fungi, they produce enzymes that allow them to decompose and digest organic matter. They also produce spores that allow them to easily spread and reproduce. There are more than 100,000 species of these microorganisms and they are found everywherein the world. They thrive in warm, moist and humid environments and surfaces and often seek out organic materials like wood and food. That means your home is always a potential target and magnet for mold and mildew.
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Fortunately there are many things you can do to keep these disgusting invaders from infiltrating your home…and to get rid of them if they do.
What are Mold and Mildew?
Molds and mildews are are microscopic organisms. They aren’t animal or plant but are part of the fungi kingdom, like mushrooms and yeast. Like all fungi, they produce enzymes that allow them to decompose and digest organic matter. They also produce spores that allow them to easily spread and reproduce. There are more than 100,000 species of these microorganisms and they are found everywherein the world. They thrive in warm, moist and humid environments and surfaces and often seek out organic materials like wood and food. That means your home is always a potential target and magnet for mold and mildew.
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