1. Use diluted bleach to eliminate visible mold growth in showers and on shower curtains.

2. Avoid carpets in bathrooms, or use only washable throw rugs.

3. Remove any carpeting that has been installed directly on basement concrete floors. Use wipeable, vapor-barrier materials, such as tile or vinyl flooring. Mold-allergic people should not sleep in basement level bedrooms.

Microscopic View of a Mold Releasing Spores