Nearly half of homes in US may have hidden mold

A quarter of Americans are concerned that their home isn’t safe for their health (26%), according to new research.

Conducted by Talker Research for Rainbow Restoration, a Neighborly company and a provider of restoration and mold remediation services, the survey of 2,000 adults explored their knowledge and concerns about mold within their homes.

Despite being concerned about some facet of their home, most still consider their living conditions “up to code” (80%), with homeowners being more likely to express this than those who rent (86% vs. 73%).

The average respondent estimates that 37% of homes in America contain mold in some way, with 43% being under the impression that fewer homes contain mold. However, the actual number is 47%, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.