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Mold is caused by having too much moisture in your home or by standing water. It needs three things to grow: food for growth, warmth, and of course water. The water damage does not have to be major for mold to grow.

There is good mold, and then there is bad mold. The good mold has actually been used to make Penicillin and is encouraged to grow on certain cheeses to give it a distinct look and flavor. The mold that is found in nature is also good. Mold is part of the natural cycle of life and helps with the decomposing aspect of all plants and animals.

The bad mold is the kind that you find in a place that you're not supposed to find it: inside your home. Mold spores can be found just about anywhere and will find their way into your home by traveling through the window, air vents, and air conditioning units. While it is common to find some degree of mold spores inside of your home, it will usually not be a problem until it finds a place with the things it needs to grow on.

Some common areas that are affected more often than others are the laundry room, basement, garage, bathroom, and kitchen. Basements are particularly famous for developing mold because of the lack of proper ventilation and because of cracks in the foundation of your home.

If you smell a musty odor, then there is a very good chance that mold is growing somewhere inside your home. If you have found or have reason to believe that your home or business has been infected with mold, then you need to contact a professional water damage restoration company that specializes in mold remediation immediately.