7 Areas to Check for Hidden Mold in Your Home

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For someone who cleans their home regularly, the idea that mold could be lurking in hidden places might be ludicrous. Mold? In your home? Surely you jest. It's actually more likely than you might think (or hope). You might not realize it, but there's a very real chance that you might be dealing with a small mold infestation in your home right now. It's time to check right now. In fact, not doing so might be detrimental to your health. 

As you may already be aware, mold is a nasty fungus ...