Understanding Mold in Cultural Heritage Collections 1. Why is mold notable? Mold appears in collections usually associated with the presence of excess moisture. It can appear discretely, affecting only a few items or surfaces, but it can also rapidly infest a large...
Mold is naturally everywhere, all the time. Spores are floating around and sitting on surfaces constantly waiting for the right temperature and humidity conditions to sprout and grow. If you find mold and clean it off and disinfect the area, this does not mean that it...
