What term for a fungal mold derives from an old mistaken idea that it distilled from the air?
Indoor mold Indoor mold Mold (American English) or mould (British English), also sometimes referred to as mildew, is a fungal growth that develops on wet materials. Mold is a natural part of the environment and plays an important part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees; indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Mold reproduce by means of tiny spores. The spores are like seeds, but invisible to the naked eye, that float through the air and deposit on surfaces. When the temperature, moisture, and available nutrient conditions are correct, the spores can form into
Mold (HEPA) filter is used. A properly functioning AC unit also reduces the relative humidity, or the moisture inherent in the air. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) currently recommends that relative humidity be maintained between 30% to 50% to preempt mold growth. Considering that fungal growth requires cellulose, plant fiber, as a food source, using building materials that do not contain cellulose is an effective method of preventing fungal growth. Eliminating the moisture source is the first step at fungal remediation. Removal of affected materials may also be necessary for remediation, if materials are easily replaceable and not part