But knowing how to get rid of mold—seemingly the most feared fungus for the hygienic homeowner—seems daunting, especially in spaces like the basement and around sinks. And you don’t necessarily need to call a professional mold removal specialist to get rid of the mold that you do have. You will need a specialist to address extensive mold growths, or to remove black mold, but few occupied, regularly maintained residential homes will encounter this problem. But mold growths come in a variety of colors and shapes, like large groups of blackish discolored dots (see below for information about black mold, a specific type of harmful mold). Though some mold growths are noticeable, presenting as an unappealing array of colorful splotches, there are other less obvious signs that mold spores are present.