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What you need to know about black mold

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Thursday, August 3, 2017
How black mold can affect your health

Black mold is a silent yet dangerous fungus that could leave you with chronic coughing, sneezing, eye irritation and rashes. Check out the video above for what you need to know in order to keep yourself safe.

MORE MOLD: How to clean the musty smell from your clothing

Getting rid of the mold might be too tough to take out, even with some cleaners.

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