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Mold growth can occur if there is moisture, right temperature, food and oxygen must be present. If just even one of these elements is removed from the equation you will not be successful in growing mold.

Mold needs a moist environment such as humidity to grow.

Mold also needs oxygen to survive. Sure, mold needs moisture to live but, like us, they will drown if they are cut off from their oxygen supply. It goes without saying that removing oxygen to get rid of the mold would likely cause you more discomfort, to say the least, before it has any effect on mold growth.

Not unlike humans, molds prefer comfortable temperaturesfrom which to proliferate. Unfortunately, the temperature range of most molds is the same range of temperatures that humans feel the most comfortable. You can control your indoor air temperature with a thermostat. However, changing the temperature to stop mold growth is also not an ideal solution as the temperatures that mold growth is inhibited are temperatures that humans are also uncomfortable with.

Therefore, the only element that we can control, thus becomes, the mold’s food source. Remove the food source and there will be no mold growth.

By reducing the dust from surfaces, you are also reducing the amount of food from which mold is able to grow from.

The easiest way to remove mold is with the use of cleaning sprays.

However, one needs to be aware of certain issues that may arise. Using too much or using cleaners improperly may leave you worse off than when you started.

Cleaners used on moldy surfaces will likely kill any growth that the cleaner touches but the moisture that is left over could actually help to promote future mold growth. Prevent this from happening by making sure that the surface is wiped and dried off immediately after spraying.

Carpets that are damp, can contain enough moisture for mold to grow on.

Damp clothing will likely develop mold. Most closets are not adequately ventilated and clothes become musty.

Surfaces can be scratched by cleaning chemicals. As a result, moisture or humidity can be introduced in. Dirt, dust or dry wall, can join to provide a healthy substrate for the mold to proliferate from.

Even if no mold growth occurs, damage to walls can result as evidenced by bubbling under the paint. Once the surface is damaged, it will be easier for the mold to take hold and to proliferate there the next time.

You may get allergy symptoms from chemical cleaners can cause rashes, etc; similar to the symptoms you can experience when exposed to toxic mold.

It is highly recommended that you have adequate ventilation upon using cleaners. Also, use gloves and eye shields where appropriate.

Bear in mind that thousands of mold spores are typically inhaled by each of us daily. Mold is ubiquitous. It is close to impossible to remove all of the airborne particulates from your environment but you can prevent the proliferation of toxic levels of mold growth in your home or workplace.