All About Mold

• All About Mold - Information about why and where mold grows, if it is safe to clean up and how to prevent it from growing. 
   
• Mold & Your Health - Information on ways you may be exposed to mold and how it can affect your health.  
   
• Steps for Cleaning Mold - Step-by-step clean up instructions for mold in your home. 
   
• Mold and Home Owners - Addresses some common problems a home owner may face with mold and consumer protection issues . 
   
• All About Mold (for Health Care Providers) - More information about mold from a clinical perspective  

Please note: MDHHS can't test your home for mold. We also do not recommend testing for mold. The State of Michigan does not provide certification for "mold remediators" or mold testing companies.  

Other useful links: 

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC):

• Mold  
• Preventing Mold after a Disaster
• Reentering Your Flooded Home

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): 

• A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home
• Indoor Air Quality Tools
• Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings
• Resources for Public Health Professionals

Additional links for renters: 

• Environmental Protection Agency:
  • Indoor Air Quality in Multifamily Housing
• MSU Law:
  • Tenants & Landlords: A Practical Guide

Additional links for schools:

• Environmental Protection Agency:
  • Creating Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Schools
  • Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Action Kit
  • Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
  • Mold, Testing, and Remediation
  • Healthy Schools Network, Inc