Mold

If mold is a problem in your home, you must clean up the mold and eliminate sources of moisture. Learn more about mold and moisture control.

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Molds are part of the natural environment, and can be found everywhere, indoors and outdoors. Mold is not usually a problem, unless it begins growing indoors. The best way to control mold growth is to control moisture. This website provides guidance about mold and moisture for homes, schools, multifamily and commercial buildings. Molds can have a big impact on indoor air quality.

Learn about Mold

Learn about mold growth indoors, including topics like:

• Ten Things You Should Know
• Mold and Health
• Mold Cleanup in Your Home
• Mold Testing or Sampling
• More.

Homes

Learn about mold growth in homes, including topics like:

• Mold and Your Home
• Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned?
• Flood Cleanup to Protect Indoor Air Quality
• More.

In the Spotlight

• about state and local laws that apply to IAQ conditions in rental properties. Visit Environmental Law Institute’s Indoor Air Quality in Rental Dwellings and Indoor Air Quality Guide for Tenants.
• National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health recently released Dampness and Mold Assessment Tool for Schools and General Buildings.

ducts have been recalled for mold problems. Check SaferProducts.gov, the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database website of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Resources for Health Professionals

Find useful resources to gain more technical knowledge and to help you connect with your audience about mold and indoor air quality.

Learn about upcoming IAQ meetings, webinars, events and more!

Schools and Commercial Buildings

Learn about mold growth in schools, including topics like:

• Mold and Indoor Air Quality in Schools
• Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings
• More Resources.

• Indoor Air Quality Home Page
• Frequent Questions about Mold
• Mold Publications
  • (En Español)
  • Power Outages
  • Flood Cleanup
  • Mold Cleanup
  • Indoor airPLUS
  • Ventilation Improvements
  • Moisture Control
  • Protocols for Home Energy Upgrades