Black mold often grows in damp areas, places that are often wet, or places where there has been a leak or water damage. Common places to find black mold include basements, crawl spaces, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. Here are a few of the identifying characteristics of black mold:  It appears black in color It grows in a circular pattern Patches of black mold look like they're made up of dots It looks slimy on a wet surface On a dry surface, it will look like soot To prevent mold spores from becoming airborne and spreading, you can seal the room. Put up sheets of plastic to cover doors and vents that lead to other areas of the house. Use painter’s or construction tape to tape the plastic in place and seal the room.  Vents you may want to cover include return vents, and heating and air conditioning vents. Leave exhaust vents open. Sealing the area will help prevent spores from spreading from one area of the house to another. Sealing won’t necessarily stop mold from growing elsewhere in the house. Mold spores are always present in the air, and mold can grow anywhere that there's moisture. Mold itself and the cleaning products you use to kill it can irritate eyes, skin, and lungs, so you must provide yourself with as much fresh air as possible. In the area where you're going to be attacking the mold, open as many windows as possible In winter when it’s cold out, open at least one or two windows to let in some fresh air. To help draw mold spores out of the room and out of the house, turn on any exhaust fans in the room you're working in. You can also position a fan in front of an open window and aim it outside. This will similarly draw mold spores out of the room and push them outside.   To prevent blowing mold spores around the room, avoid using fans if they're not right in front of a window and blowing air outside. Mold exposure can cause upper respiratory illness, and the cleaners you use to kill the mold may also be damaging and corrosive. To protect yourself while you're cleaning, consider wearing protective gear, including:  Safety goggles Non-porous gloves Mask or respirator You will have to choose a cleaning solution to kill the mold, and it’s important that you stick to that one cleaner. Mixing different cleaners can be very dangerous, and you can create unexpected chemical reactions. Never mix ammonia or bleach together or with any other household cleaners. Removing mold from absorbent materials can be extremely difficult. Instead, most professionals will recommend that you remove and replace such items, since it probably won’t be possible to remove the mold without damaging the material or causing further problems.  Absorbent materials that may need to be replaced include drywall, ceiling tiles, furniture and carpeting.
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