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12 MOLD DAMAGE
MYTHS EXPOSED
MOLD DAMAGE MYTHS EXPOSED BY SERVPRO FT LAUDERDALE FL

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MANY POPULAR MYTHS ABOUT MOLD DAMAGE
• But don’t let them confuse you.
• While mold can certainly be a cause for concern, you can keep your home safe by
separating the facts from fiction.
• Let’s take a look at 25 myths related to mold damage…

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MYTH 1
• Though many experts recommend testing for
mold, it isn’t necessarily crucial.
• In fact, testing will let you know the amount and
type of mold but none of that information has
any effect on treatment options so knowing this
information doesn’t really make a difference.
• https://www.niehs.nih.gov
• https://www.servproftlauderdalenorth.com/mold-
remediation
Mold Testing is Critical…

4.
MYTH 2
• Despite the panic over “black mold”, color alone
doesn’t determine toxicity.
• There are thousands of types of mold, in a
variety of colors, and any of them can be a
health hazard provided they produce
mycotoxins.
• Not all black mold produces these toxins, so
being black doesn’t automatically make it
dangerous.
• See all 25 mold myths here
Mold Testing is Critical…

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MYTH 3
• Surprisingly, it is not always necessary to clean
mold with bleach.
• In most cases, soap and water is perfectly
effective at removing mold from hard surfaces
and it is also much safer, as fumes from bleach
can be harmful to the lungs.
• It’s only really necessary to use bleach in
situations that involve sewage.
https://www.epa.gov/mold/mold-cleanup-your-
home
• See all 25 mold myths here
You Must Clean Mold
With Bleach…

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MYTH 4
• This may be the biggest myth of all.
• Most people assume that since mold has a
distinctive smell you can identify a mold issue by
simply using your nose.
• In fact, mold can be present even without that
musty smell, so if you suspect a mold issue you
should perform a thorough inspection.
• See all 25 mold myths here
If There’s No Smell,
There’s No Mold…

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MYTH 5
• There are a number of products on the market
today, from chemical cleaners to paints to air
filters, but even these options can’t guarantee a
solution.
• Mold thrives on moisture, so the only way to
completely eradicate a mold problem is to
eliminate all moisture sources.
• See all 25 mold myths here
Mold-Killing Products Are
The Solution…

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MYTH 6
• With all of the recent furor over black mold and
its potential health risks, the assumption might
be that it’s a new problem…but that’s far from
true.
• Mold is actually one of the earliest life forms and
has existed for thousands of years.
• See all 25 mold myths here
Mold Is A New Threat…

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MYTH 7
• While there are certain dangers associated with
mold, particularly to individuals with respiratory
disorders like asthma, when it comes to
otherwise healthy individuals the reality is a little
more blurred.
• A 2004 study by the National Institute of
Medicine on the effects of mold exposure
showed that many of the assumptions about
health issues caused by mold have been widely
exaggerated.
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK215639/#ddd
00189
• See all 25 mold myths here
Mold Has Many Health
Dangers…

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MYTH 8
• Yes, mold exists naturally, it’s all around us every
day, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t
occasionally give it a helping hand.
• Mold growth can be caused or worsened by
poor ventilation, which creates warm, humid
enclosed spaces that are ideal breeding grounds
for mold.
• See all 25 mold myths here
Mold Cannot Be Caused
By The Homeowner…

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MYTH 9
• This is not entirely true.
• While most property insurance policies don’t
cover mold or mold remediation, if you are sued
because of water damage that includes mold,
the liability section of your homeowner’s policy
will likely cover the claim.
• See all 25 mold myths here
Insurance Never Covers
Mold…

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MYTH 10
• While it is certainly possible to stay ahead of
routine mold issues with regular cleaning, more
serious issues require professional mold
remediation to be treated properly.
• The professionals have the experience and
equipment necessary to handle mold issues, so
it makes sense to let them do the job.
• See all 25 mold myths here
You Can Handle Mold
Infestations Yourself…

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MYTH 11
• While it is important to rid your home of all
traces of mold, that doesn’t mean you should
start tearing down walls.
• Not only is that expensive, it can actually make
the problem worse by releasing more mold
spores into the air.
• On the contrary, if mold is inside the walls it isn’t
likely to be posing a health threat, so better to
leave the walls intact.
• See all 25 mold myths here
You Should Demolish Walls
Until You Can’t Find Any
More Mold…

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MYTH 12
• A common misconception is that it is not
possible to stay one step ahead of mold.
• While more serious infections will require
professional remediation, smaller issues can be
handled with simple DIY steps and regular
cleaning will keep you ahead of the game where
mold is concerned.
• See all 25 mold myths here
Mold Cannot Be
Managed…

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BROUGHT TO YOU BY
SERVPRO OF FORT LAUDERDALE FL
Tyrone Po
Owner
Our mission at SERVPRO of Ft. Lauderdale North is to
provide “extraordinary care while serving people in a
moment of need.”
We understand the stress and worry that comes with
water, mold or fire damage and the disruption it can cause
at home or at work.
Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your
life and quickly make it “Like it never even happened.”
(954) 733-1006
https://www.servproftlauderdalenorth.com/