Molds are the microscopic organism which invade the food items and develop upon
them. They are basically microscopic filaments which appear like spongy grass
like substance on the food surface if viewed through naked eyes. These
microscopic cylindrical tubes of molds are called as hyphae. The spongy material
of molds is actually the numerous bacteria which are present in the air. When
these bacterias find favorable condition they settle down on the food stuff and
break down it to simple form for their consumption.

They can grow and develop at any place where there is enough moisture and
warmth. Basically, mold grows on food items which are old and stale. If a mold
growing food is consumed it can cause severe food poisoning which might
completely destroy the working of digestive system of the body.

Apart from the stale food items, molds can grow at any place in your house.
Specially, any cellulose based items, like wooden doors and windows of the attic
where everyday cleaning is not possible. Dampness is the most favorable
condition for molds to grow. Damp walls and old paper piles are also another
location for them to grow. Paper is also one of the mold growing items because
paper absorbs water from the atmosphere.

Other organic substances which can be a dwelling of molds are fabrics. Carpets
spread on the floor contain a lot of dust and dirt which is formed of
macrobiotic matter, such as dead skin cells of animals which attract these
microscopic enzymes called molds. Molds spores which infect the air can cause
various viral infections. Cold is one of the common diseases which will affect a
person who inhales these mold spores.

So, to prevent molds from growing in your house, take following precautions:

Keep the ventilation of the house properly managed as insufficient ventilation
is one of the major causes of molds growth. Let sufficient amount of sunlight
enter inside your house to remove the dampness from the house. Sunlight not only
removes the dampness but kills microscopic enzymes which cause molds.

Clean your house, specially those corners of the house which are damp and
moist. Make weekly cleaning plan for your attic as molds spores spread very
fast. If your attic is already mold infected then they might come down to your
outer walls as well. Time is one factor which helps in growth of molds as molds
have a growth period which falls between 24 hours and 10 days, provided there is
an ample amount of favorable conditions for its growth and multiplication. So,
if your out-house is not been cleaned for months, now is the right time to kill
those growing black molds.

Refrigerate the food items carefully. Food items should not be kept longer and
should be consumed as early as possible. If they are old enough for consumption
dispose them. This will prevent growth of mold on the food stuff being
refrigerated. Following these precautions can prevent the mold from growing.