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Originally Posted by 33girl
HC, have it inspected. If you need my guy's name PM me - I don't know if he does fullout mold inspection but anyone he would rec I would go with.
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Thanks, 33!
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Originally Posted by catfan
Honeychile, I'm an Extension Agent and answer questions about mold in homes on an almost daily basis. I recommend you call your local Extension office if your state still has one. Research based information is available from epa.gov. if you don't have an Extension service.
We DO NOT recommend testing for mold variety. It does not matter what kind it is, it needs to be cleaned up. To make a long story short, you will only have mold if you have water. Spend the money that would be used for testing, and fix the water problem, then clean-up the mold.
In the Ohio river valley where I live, this is a constant problem. Good luck, your problem appears fixable, and you are on the right track.
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I'm south of Pittsburgh. Should I get the window fixed first, so they can see if it's in the wall? And about how much does this cost?
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Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB
Mold is a common issue in the PacNW, especially around windows. If your windows aren't well insulated or there is moisture coming through them, you're going to get mold. Previous advice here to use a strong bleach solution on the window area mold will probably do the trick. However, I would be concerned about the pantry mold, which is in an area that should be dry.
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My out-laws live south of Seattle. They claim that mold is Washington's state flower!