Knowing how to get rid of mold can help save you from bigger problems if you find it early and remove it quickly. Mold spores circulate through the air and need moisture and organic material to grow.

Mold and mildew thrive in moist conditions. That means musty-smelling growth can be found just as easily on damp clothing as it can on carpets and upholstered furniture. (Ew!) To help avoid this ...