WhereThere’s Moisture, There’s Mold (NAPSA)—With mold’s biggest ally being water, the best way to make war on mold is to not let it get out of control. Mold could be caused by a burst pipe, leaking roof, faulty plumbing, even heavy rain or high humidity. Whenit gets out of control, the best thing to do is call a certified professional. To mobilize your home against mold, get it inspected. Mold can grow almost anywhere, even beneath the surface of a wall. That type of mold growth is worse than that visible to the eye. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) recommendsealling in a professional to take actions and prevent further contamination. These actions include: * Verifying that the source of the moisture has been eliminated or repaired * Containing the area to prevent cross contamination. * Properly removing moisture and vacuum-exposed pockets of growth * Isolating, removing and properly disposing of heavily contaminated materials The key to preventing mold growth in any building is proper inspecting. To learn more, visit www.certifiedcleaners.org.