How to deal with a mold problem?

If there is a mold: problem that is beyond your capabilities would call professional that deal with mold removal.

Get the facts: Molds grow in damp places, can cause symptoms: nose, throat, and chest. Some make a poison (mycotoxin), most don’t. Air exposure not severe except for people with allergies, asthma, lung diseases, and immune deficiency. Don’t swallow molds. Clean up carefully. Reliable sources 1) general: https://www.cdc.gov/mold/faqs.htm 2) hurricane: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5508a1.htm

Mold Cleaning: I understand your concern. • Scrub the surface mold stains from walls and wood trim with a mixture of 1 qt. water and 1/2 cup bleach to kill the mold. • Use a soft brush and work until signs of the mold disappear. • Wipe off, but do not rinse these surfaces. • For Black Mold, please have a Professional cleaning service. Your Health is Precious!

Reality-based: Keeping one's home hygienic is outside the real of medicine; professionals should be available in any community. The "black mold" scare is over twenty years old with most scientists remaining unconvinced that there's a real danger despite the success of some lawyers (one celebrity got seven million dollars over the death of a pet).