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Mold can appear in almost any living space-new or old, in a house or an apartment. This is not necessarily related to flooding or obvious dampness. Most often, the process begins gradually, in inconspicuous areas where moisture lingers slightly longer than it should and air movement is minimal: behind furniture, near windowsills, in window seals, under household appliances. At first glance, these zones seem safe, but it is precisely here that conditions form in which fungi and actinomycetes maintain stable activity.

There are currently no officially recognized tests available. This gap prevents you from knowing the condition of the house you intend to live in. It would be much simpler if, when renting or buying a house, we could request a document indicating the level of mold contamination in the building. Similarly, when sending your child to school or daycare, it would be wonderful to know more about the quality of the environment they will be in. Unfortunately, experimental tests are currently in use, and there is no official registry for the toxicity levels of indoor spaces. If authorities finally acknowledged this danger and implemented standards, it could potentially lead to a significant reduction in healthcare costs.