Just ask anyone who has encountered a plumbing problem. Water unleashed can cause huge damage to a home. A normally dry, semi-arid atmospheric environment can become a moist breeding ground for molds and mildew. Water damage also is a problem. Molds produce mildew, a growing organism, gray to bluish-green.
Molds grow in damp, warm, poorly aired and dimly lit areas.
Eliminate growth factors and the problem can be kept to a minimum. Here mold can grow on walls, floors or carpeting. Moisture from the earth can migrate through concrete walls and floors. Water from utility backup, leaky pipes or condensation from an air conditioner or dehumidifier can support mold growth. Affected areas and items must be cared for immediately.