Commonly mistaken for mold, the pink buildup found in ice machines is actually a bacteria colony. Without proper ... a dog bowl or even your water bottle. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily ...

Beyond health concerns, mold can also gradually damage your home. Mold can be an ugly and unwelcome sight in any bathroom, and this living organism can cause health problems—especially for those with ...

Once inside, they leave invisible pheromone trails for the rest of their colony to follow ... diminishing its effect on mold. Put undiluted distilled vinegar in a spray bottle and spray the affected ...

Mold lurks in moist locations, including on the inside of water bottles. On a popular app, Fizz, students have confessed to ...

A 2017 study led by researchers at Purdue University tested 90 reusable water bottles and found that most were crawling with ...

But if the weather’s been especially wet, or if your doormat sees heavy traffic, it could be harboring mold. Moisture from daily use can get trapped underneath, creating the perfect environment ...

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A Houston janitor was sentenced to six years in prison for urinating in women's water bottles, resulting in one of them contracting herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), police said. Lucio Diaz ...

Even after visible water is removed, moisture trapped in wall cavities, subflooring, or insulation materials can support mold colonies. By comparing pre- and post-event LiDAR scans, technicians ...