ineedhelp Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 We just moved into our house in August and when I went down to the basement to replace the humidifier water panel I found the cover on the floor. I'm assuming the inspector didn't put it back on correctly during the inspection. Since the system is in a little nook in the basement I never noticed the cover fell off (hindsight being 20/20, it explains the drastic temperature difference in the basement compared to the rest of the house). Anyways, I noticed what appears to be dirt or debris (hopefully not mold), in the duct near where the panel fell off. Would anybody who's reading this minding giving me their input as to what it could be? Thanks in advance! http://picpaste.com/20151127_225956-ZeTiYoXB.jpg http://picpaste.com/20151127_230037-xatxoQti.jpg http://picpaste.com/20151130_210156-Zid3rHIK.jpg http://picpaste.com/20151130_210216-wuDshtD3.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 There's always mold when there's a humidifier. Disconnect it. Clean up what's in the picture. Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ineedhelp Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 What do you mean there is always mold when there is a humidifier? Do you mean more so than the mold that is always everywhere around us? The humidifier hasn't been running since before we moved in (the water valve was shut off and it was set to "summer" mode). Part of my concern was trying to clean up what could be mold and making things worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Just clean up whatever it is and get on with your life. Seriously. Or, I can direct you to at least a dozen individuals who will insist you now have a Hazmat site and need to sterilize your house and they'll be glad to do it for you for a large fee. Which one do you want to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 When folks say 'mold', they mean mold growth. It grows from microscopic mold spores in the air. Mold spores have existed since long before we did. Not all mold growth is bad, that's a myth. Ever eat blue cheese before? Know where penicillin comes from? I can't say for sure that the stuff is your picture is mold growth. Doesn't matter anyway, just do what Bill K said...clean it up. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 I'm pretty sure the glowing green stuff is kryptonite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ineedhelp Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Thanks for all of the responses. Is there a certain way I need to clean things up? Can I just take a vacuum to it, should I wipe it down with soap and water? Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 You have cleaned things before, haven't you? Just clean it up. After that, whatever it is you've been reading about mold that has caused a suspension of common sense......stop reading it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 For mold growth, I use Tilex but you could dilute some bleach. They have the same active ingredient - sodium hypochlorite (chlorine). In your case, what Kurt said, just clean it up. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 It's probably dirt/dust. You probably noticed that most folks here are not afraid of mold. They rely on real medical facts - not newspapers, TV, mold testers, or mold hysterical websites. Humidifiers usually do more harm than good. That nice warm moist air will always travel to the coldest place it can - basement corners, attics, north facing closets, windows - and condense. And yes, will cause MOLD!!! Is mold the problem or is it warm moisture vapor easily traveling to cold places? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baird Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 ...microbiologists say that each of us is surrounded by thick clouds of microorganisms, that we trail long wakes of them with every move, and we exchange them with each other to either benefit or detriment, depending... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 ...microbiologists say that each of us is surrounded by thick clouds of microorganisms, that we trail long wakes of them with every move, and we exchange them with each other to either benefit or detriment, depending... Click to Enlarge 15.97 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 ...microbiologists say that each of us is surrounded by thick clouds of microorganisms, that we trail long wakes of them with every move, and we exchange them with each other to either benefit or detriment, depending... mmmmmmm........microorganism exchange......aharagahahagaha............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Kienitz Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Yumm ... blue cheese, roast beef and carmalized onions ... [] Click to Enlarge 59.42 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Yumm ... blue cheese, roast beef and carmalized onions ... [] Click to Enlarge 59.42 KB Ah yes. Fathom it now: Coma...via blue cheese, roast beef and carmelized onions. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baird Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Yumm ... blue cheese, roast beef and carmalized onions ... [] ...looks like lunch to me... Click to Enlarge 59.42 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlparham Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 We just moved into our house in August and when I went down to the basement to replace the humidifier water panel I found the cover on the floor. I'm assuming the inspector didn't put it back on correctly during the inspection. Since the system is in a little nook in the basement I never noticed the cover fell off (hindsight being 20/20, it explains the drastic temperature difference in the basement compared to the rest of the house). Anyways, I noticed what appears to be dirt or debris (hopefully not mold), in the duct near where the panel fell off. Would anybody who's reading this minding giving me their input as to what it could be? Thanks in advance! http://picpaste.com/20151127_225956-ZeTiYoXB.jpg http://picpaste.com/20151127_230037-xatxoQti.jpg http://picpaste.com/20151130_210156-Zid3rHIK.jpg http://picpaste.com/20151130_210216-wuDshtD3.jpg Spray some hydrogen peroxide, the stuff that you buy at the drug store, on it and you will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ineedhelp Posted December 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Thanks for all the responses, I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 ...microbiologists say that each of us is surrounded by thick clouds of microorganisms, that we trail long wakes of them with every move, and we exchange them with each other to either benefit or detriment, depending... We shed skin everywhere as well. That's how dogs can follow our trails. If I was a dog owner, he'd be trained to sniff mould and he/she would make me rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Originally posted by Jim Baird If I was a dog owner, he'd be trained to sniff mould and he/she would make me rich. http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville ... id=1188097 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Originally posted by Jim Baird If I was a dog owner, he'd be trained to sniff mould and he/she would make me rich. http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville ... id=1188097 I was there along with the Mold Babes. Hard to believe it was twelve years ago. Not much has changed regarding mold 'tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Ah jeez, I miss Walter's contributions to this board and his columns. After I read my first one, I was hooked. I'd drive clear across Lexington just to pick up the Nashville Scene, read his column and then throw away the rest. A story teller like none other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Polo Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 This website/forum is a fantastic resource and it is great to hear inspectors comments on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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