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EPA 402-K-02-003, Reprinted September 2010

(PDF, 20 pp, 1.4 M, About PDF)

Una Breve Gua para el Moho, la Humedad y su Hogar (PDF) (11 pp., 1.28 M, disponible en PDF). Documento de la agencia EPA nmero 402-K-03-008, reimprimido el 2010 de mayo.

"Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings" (PDF, 56 pp, 1.6 M) [EPA 402-K-01-001, reprinted September 2008]

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This Guide provides information and guidance for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.

We would like to thank Paul Ellringer, PE, CIH, for providing the photo of mold on the back of wallpaper in the Hidden Mold section. Should you like to use some of the photos used in this guide, higher quality print versions are available in the Mold Gallery. These photos may be used for presentations and educational purposes without contacting EPA.

Please note that this document presents recommendations. EPA does not regulate mold or mold spores in indoor air. Find Frequently Asked Questions about mold and moisture.

Mold growing outdoors on firewood.

Molds come in many colors; both white and black molds are shown here. Click on the image for larger version.

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