Folks often ask me what mold needs to grow indoors.  The answer is pretty simple because it involves only three things.  Just like most creatures, mold needs food, moisture and suitable temperatures.  Inside a home or office, the moderate temperatures are usually a given, so we are down to two.  The three main food groups that mold seems to enjoy are carpet, drywall and fiberglass insulation.  This is not a complete list, since mold will colonize on a lot of other materials, such as vinyl, wood, paint and leather.  The three main food groups are so common, however, that they account for the vast majority of mold problems. [Read more…]