Mold and Your Home
Learn what you can do to control moisture and prevent mold growth in your home.
Resources
- Why is Mold Growing in My Home?
- Is Sampling/Testing for Mold Necessary?
- The Key to Mold Control is Moisture Control - Infographic
- Energy Savings Plus Health: IAQ Guidelines for Single-Family Renovations
- Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned?
- Tour the Interactive Mold House
Moisture Control
Water in your home can come from many sources. Water can enter your home by leaking in from outside or by seeping through basement floors. Showers or even cooking can add moisture to the air in your home.
The amount of moisture that the air in your home can hold depends on the temperature of the air. As the temperature goes down, the air is able to hold less moisture. This is why, in cold weather, moisture can condense on cold surfaces (for example, drops of water form on the inside of a window). This moisture can encourage mold to grow.