Mold and Mildew Mold has become a big issue in recent years -- the subject of lawsuits, closed schools, and the impedus for the growth of a "new" industry, mold testing and remediation. Discover how mold affects your indoor air quality and your health. With all this talk about mold, you might think it is new. It is not new. You might think it is a complex issue. It is not a complex issue, but rather very simple. First, let's talk about why mold is here in the first place. Mold has a purpose. Its purpose is to breakdown, or eat, dead organic matter. Without mold, plant and animal material would grow and grow and pile up and pile up.

Dehumidification - The Anti-Mold Besides fixing a water leak, which is imperative to preventing the growth of mold in your home, removing moisture from the air is necessary to make your home mold and mildew free.