When you discover mold in your home, fast and thorough removal is essential to prevent its rapid spread and related health issues. “Proper mold remediation involves removing the active colony, roots, ...

Black mold is NOT a fun surprise to find in your home. It can be dangerous to your health and cause respiratory issues, and for people with pre-existing health conditions, it can lead to pneumonia. So ...

Use safer, effective cleaners over bleach. Wear protective gear and choose the right method. Prevent mold’s return by drying and ventilating properly. Mold can wreak absolute havoc on not only your ...

Mold can appear in all kinds of places in the home—while it's most commonly found in damper spots like bathrooms or basements, it can also appear in HVAC units, carpeting, and even inside the walls.

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. If you’re battling mold in a humid bathroom, these are the best ways ...

With the exception of a few pungent cheeses, mold isn’t something you want anywhere in or on your home. It tends to be the sign of a larger structural or ventilation problem, and not only is it often ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

Ever notice a slimy pink or reddish film on your shower walls and grout lines? This sticky substance — often called pink mold — is usually found in warm, moist environments that lack proper ...