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Mold Under Linoleum flooring
We had a toilet overflow on the third floor of a tri level home and it poured out a good amount of water before it was noticed. The very bottom floor's ceiling just has some of the drywall tape coming loose. The problem is with the linoleum/vinyl flooring in the...

White Furry Stuff on Basement Floor
I have a very damp basement and despite a suggestion from a home inspector when I bought the house last Fall I didn't run a dehumidifier this summer. The basement is a dirt floor with 1 rock wall and 3 concrete walls which are new within the past 2 years.The old owner...

Air Ducts May Have Mold
My family and I rent an apartment that received 6-12 inches water damage from Hurricane Katrina. Our apartment has 2 floors and the air conditioning and heating systems are on the upper floor. Recently, my husband has been coughing whenever the air conditioner or...

Air-Conditioning Mold
I have mold growing on the outside of my air conditioning unit in our garage. Should I have this checked out or just clean it up? Is it possible that mold could be growing on the inside of my unit and coming out through the air ducts in the house?

Basement Mildew & Musty
After the recent rains and a 1st time wet basement from seepage, we still feel a dampness in the basement. We had a few inches, soaking into the carpets, and we were able to suck up or pump out almost as fast as it came up from under the concrete. We pulled up, and...

Bathroom Ceiling has Black Spots
I would like to know what Is the easiest way and safest way to clean the black spots that are on the ceiling of my bathroom. I have cleaned them once before with bleach and it seemed to work, but with time they have returned. Please help. Is there a paint I can use...

Bathroom Mold Behind the Surround
When I bought this condo, there was a surround on the bathtub wall, now there is black stuff on the bottom of the surround, I keep cleaning it off but it keeps coming back and smells moldy. Is it possible that there is mold behind the surround? If I remove the...

Black Mold on Driveway
Is it possible for black mold to grow on a cement driveway? I am having a mold problem on some other cement I had installed and the contractor is claiming it is the environment. My old cement driveway is in great condition, but has a dark color. The contractor is...

Black Mold on Gypsum Board Under Kitchen Sink
A faucet for a hose is connected to the kitchen sink area line. The water hose leaked as well as the kitchen faucet, without our knowledge. We finally got the faucet repaired. Now the gypsum board is dark. What black mold solution can be safely used?

Black Mold on Walls Won't Wash Off
I have black mold on my walls and I can't wash it off. I've tried household cleaners and bleach. Any ideas what I could do?