Can mold spores be carried in clothing? Will washing remove them?
Yes, mold spores can typically be washed off in a machine or by dry-cleaning. However, clothing that has become wet and has actually begun to foster mold growth is very difficult to fully clean; generally disposal of such affected articles is a more cost-effective solution. Why do I need to close my windows and doors before an investigation? Can I open them after the sampling? Prior to and during our mold investigation, the windows and doors are closed to ensure an accurate depiction of the mold spore levels in the ambient air of a structure. We compare those indoor levels to outdoor (control) samples that we take that same day. After the indoor samples are collected, the windows and doors can be opened. Which molds should I look out for? Which molds may present a hazard to any given individual depends upon that individuals personal sensitivities and medical history. Therefore a mold that might cause illness in one person might not affect another person. A medical doctors review of the
