Understanding the Types of Mold Found in a Home

9/23/2019 (Permalink)

Aspergillus Niger is green and pink mold

Hearing the word "mold" almost immediately causes a negative reaction in most people. Even a young child understands that mold is bad, and most adults shudder at the thought of mold growth in their Gilberts,IL, home. There are many misunderstandings about mold; therefore, it’s a good idea to learn about the common types of mold and what to expect when mold becomes a problem.

Most Common Molds

There are many, many different types of mold. Three of the most common, however, are the following:

• Cladosporium
• Stachybotrys chartarum
• Aspergillus
  
  

Molds vary in color but are typically green, brown and black. Some of the most common areas to find mold in a home are around places that have water: washing machines, refrigerators, underneath sinks and around windows or doors that have water leaks. Water damage is definitely a contributing factor to mold in a home.

If you suspect that you have a mold growth problem, conduct a thorough inspection of your home. Find out where the mold is growing so that when it comes time to remediate the problem, you’re able to take care of all areas. Remember that mold is found in all homes, and it’s usually not until the mold grows from a normal level to a higher-than-normal level that it needs to be remediated.

Two Things To Remember About All Mold

One of the most important facts to understand about virtually every type of mold is that mold spores occur naturally both indoors and outdoors. Fortunately, most types of mold can be easily remediated. Second, high humidity is one element that can cause normal levels of mold to turn in to harmful levels of mold. Managing the humidity content in your home can help prevent spores from taking hold and multiplying.

Remember that no matter what type of mold growth is occurring in your home, identification is less important than cessation. Work with mold remediation experts who can return your mold levels to a normal, healthy threshold.