70% of Homes In the U.S. Have Mold. Here's How to Protect Your Health and Your Home from Toxic Mold

Sep 8, 2025

Michael Rubino, founder of HomeCleanse and expert on mold remediation, shares vital insights on mold prevalence in homes and its health risks. He discusses how mold exposure can trigger chronic inflammation and exacerbate autoimmune diseases. Rubino identifies the most common sources of mold and the four toxic types to watch out for. He also recounts memorable client stories demonstrating the transformative impact of mold removal on health. Learn why some individuals are more susceptible and how to protect your home from this hidden danger.

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INSIGHT

Mold Is Widespread And Increasing

Over 70% of U.S. homes contain at least one species of mold, though not all are harmful.
Prevalence is rising, making mold an increasingly important environmental health factor.

INSIGHT

Mold Links To Systemic Health Problems

Mold correlates strongly with autoimmune flare-ups, chronic inflammation, and brain fog.
Michael Rubino connects mold exposure to worsening autoimmune and neurodegenerative symptoms even if causality isn't fully proven.

ADVICE

Control Moisture To Prevent Mold

Control moisture because water damage is the root cause of indoor mold growth.
Address leaks, high humidity, and subtle moisture intrusion to prevent mold from developing.

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This episode is brought to you by Pique Life and Branch Basics.

Air quality and mold are major factors in overall health and wellness. In fact, 70% of homes in the United States contain at least one species of mold. Exposure can trigger chronic inflammation, fatigue, and brain fog, but with the right knowledge, you can take proactive steps to protect your health.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we’re revisiting one of our most talked-about moments with Michael Rubino to explore how and why mold is so prevalent in most homes and how it can worsen autoimmune disease. Michael breaks down the most common sources of mold people encounter and why the problem is getting worse. He also highlights the four most toxic types of mold and explains how their presence in the body can cause damage through self-preservation mechanisms. Finally, Michael explains why some people are more susceptible to the effects of mold than others.

Michael Rubino is the Founder of HomeCleanse, President of the Change the Air Foundation, and host of the Never Been Sicker podcast. A council-certified Mold Remediator with a background in construction, he focuses on helping immunocompromised individuals recover from mold exposure.

In this episode, Dhru and Michael dive into:

Why mold is the number one toxin found in homes (1:56)
The most common sources of mold people encounter (6:11)
Why the mold problem is getting worse (7:28)
Memorable client stories (13:22)
Types of mold to watch out for (18:32)
The four most toxic molds (20:08)
How mold damages the body through self-preservation mechanisms (24:01)
Why some people are more affected by mold than others (26:08)
Final thoughts (28:03)

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