Testing to determine the kinds and amounts of mold present is rarely helpful. Goggles Rubber gloves Washable or disposable clothing Ventilate area well when using bleach Establish containment around the work area for large or heavily contaminated areas to minimize the spread of spores Prevention Controlling moisture is the key to preventing indoor mold growth. Rapid response to moisture problems is often critical. Direct runoff away from foundation by grading, draintile, landscaping, etc. Use air conditioning and keep building closed during high outdoor humidity Prevent leakage around windows, doors, flashing, etc.
Indoor molds are unlikely to be life threatening.
Livestock have died from eating moldy feed and fungal infections can be fatal to humans, although this is rare. However, there is no specific mold that creates a life threatening situation by its mere presence. Recently however, the Centers for Disease Control and other experts reviewed the investigations of the Cleveland cases and concluded that an association between the exposures to mold and the illnesses was not proven. Despite the recent focus on Stachybotrys, many kinds of mold may affect people's health. Although healthy individuals are not likely to experience severe effects from small amounts of mold growing indoors, some people are more susceptibile and hence, at greater risk than most of the population.