Environmental
A Connecticut buyer's home inspection reveals mold in the basement. The most important first step is to:
AImmediately move in and paint over the mold
BIdentify and eliminate the moisture source causing the mold before remediation✓ Correct
COnly use bleach to clean the mold
DIgnore it since mold is normal in basements
Explanation
Mold remediation without addressing the moisture source will result in mold returning. The key first step is identifying and correcting the moisture source (leak, condensation, flooding) before mold cleanup begins.
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