EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 12 MIN
Episode #80: Ask Change the Air - Where do you most often find Stachybotrys and Chaetomium in a home?
from Your Indoor Air Podcast · host Change the Air Foundation
Where do molds like Stachybotrys and Chaetomium hide in homes? Jessica McQuade explains exactly where she finds them most often and why understanding mold ecology matters more than test results alone. From backside drywall and baseboards to shower walls, flooring, and hidden framing, you’ll learn how bulk water and cellulose-based materials create the perfect conditions for these molds to thrive.Have a question about mold, water damage, or indoor air quality?Submit it to Ask Change the Air, our ongoing monthly Q&A series featuring expert insights based on real questions from homeowners and renters.📩 Submit your question:[email protected] we can’t answer every question directly, your submission helps guide future episodes and educational resources.🔔 Don’t miss new episodesStay informed and catch each new release by subscribing below:📧 Newsletter:https://changetheairfoundation.org/st...🎧 Podcast – Your Indoor Air Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...💻 YouTube: / @changetheairfoundation3440 Disclaimer: Your Indoor Air Podcast, a Change the Air Foundation production, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, healthcare or other professional services, such as giving healthcare advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical care. Users should not disregard or delay in seeking medical attention for any medical condition or concern they may have.
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Where do molds like Stachybotrys and Chaetomium hide in homes? Jessica McQuade explains exactly where she finds them most often and why understanding mold ecology matters more than test results alone. From backside drywall and baseboards to shower walls, flooring, and hidden framing, you’ll learn how bulk water and cellulose-based materials create the perfect conditions for these molds to thrive. Have a question about mold, water damage, or indoor air quality? Submit it to Ask Change t...
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Episode #80: Ask Change the Air - Where do you most often find Stachybotrys and Chaetomium in a home?
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