Part 1: Mould In Housing at a glance
How to identify, prevent and clean up mould in your home.
Whether you are an occupant, a housing manager, or a builder or renovator, CMHC’s Mould in Housing series may help you be better informed about mould-related issues as well as the ways to prevent and address them.
We may encounter mould every day in things like spoiled food, wet windowsills or rotten wood. Mould can also grow in places we don’t notice, and can be particularly harmful when it grows where we don’t want it, such as inside homes.
This article has been broken down into 6 Parts as follows.
Part 1: Mould in housing at glance
Take these steps to stop mould growing in your home before it starts.
Part 2: Information for occupants
Use this booklet provided to learn the basics about mould and mould prevention.
Part 3: Mould cleanup at a glance: infographic
Simple steps to deal with small, medium or large mould problems in your home.
Part 4: Flood cleanup and mould prevention
Tips for staying safe and preventing mould after a flood.
Part 5: Information for builders and renovators
Get tips to identify, remove, clean and prevent mould in your projects.
Part 6: Information for housing managers
Part 1: Mould in housing at glance
Mould grows when it is provided with moisture, and daily activities, such as bathing or cooking, or water entering the house through cracks and leaks can contribute to an increase in moisture levels. When mould grows inside the home, it may affect the indoor air quality and pose a health hazard to individuals at risk. If you have a mould problem in your home, you will need a plan that includes dealing with existing situations and preventing future problems.
Continue to Part 2: Information for occupants
