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What should people do if they determine they have Stachybotrys chartarum (Stachybotrys atra) in their buildings or homes?

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What should people do if they determine they have Stachybotrys chartarum (Stachybotrys atra) in their buildings or homes?

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Mold Growing in homes and buildings, whether it is Stachybotrys chartarum (Stachybotrys atra) or other molds, indicates that there is a problem with water or moisture. This is the first problem that needs to be addressed. Mold can be cleaned off hard surfaces with a weak bleach solution. Mold in or under carpets typically requires that the carpets be removed. ONce mold starts to grow in insulation or wallboard, the only way to deal with the problem is by removal and replacement.

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Mold growing in homes and buildings, whether it is Stachybotrys chartarum (Stachybotrys atra) or other molds, indicates that there is a problem with water or moisture. This is the first problem that needs to be addressed.” 10 Regarding mold prevention and keeping our buildings dry it’s helpful to keep in the mind the sources that most commonly bring in or keep moisture in our homes and buildings.