Guest guest Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Hi. Im just learning about mold and everything that goes along with that.....which is a ton! I have a few questions. Ok, Ive read a bunch that washing/drying clothes even in bleach doesnt kill mold, why? I understand the bleach thing, we are just feeding the mold by using it on walls and wood, but why clothes? Are the spores too sticky? I know they are shaped like spike-covered balls, and I know its the mytoxins? that are let off that make us sick. Can the spores get washed off but the mytoxins stay? And why is this? Also, I know you have to get testing done to determine what kids of mold are present, but are there color tendancies with different types. We all hear about " black mold " I assume that when someone says that, they are talking about the toxic kind...stych....something? BUT there are lots of molds that are black, like the stuff around the window sill. Im asking because I had a ceiling leak for quite some time and when the tiles fell in, the insulation was shiny black with mold. It looked like this type of algea that grows on rocks in tide pools. I was wondering if that can be any type of mold, or does it sound like something particular. I am moving ASAP. We signed the new lease yesterday. Im thinking about getting mold testing done so I know what Im dealing with and because I plan on getting compensated somehow. Thanks for any answers. ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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