Black mold and mildew are two most irritating appearances, found in almost every household, across the globe. Both the terms, in vernacular, describe the growth and occurrence of fungus, toxic mushroom and yeast layers on walls, floors, roof tops, and other surfaces in a building. The key reason behind the sprouting of molds and mildews is moisture or wetness. Even if there is a leak – or even a small, invisible crack, on walls, window beams, roof tops, basement beams, and joints, the probability of mold and mildew spots increases manifolds.
The Difference Between Mold & Mildew
Widely accepted, the only two differences between mold and mildew is the surface or surroundings, where they appear; and their speculation. Both, no doubt, grow where there is a source of water, or moisture. Mold could be of different colors (black, green, red, and blue), thickness, and it may look like a botanical growth on walls; floor corners; bathroom corners; walls and surfaces in open areas; etc. Mildew, although, can make walls and other surfaces powdery and fluffy, and is generally of white and gray colors. Additionally, it grows on almost any surface, like walls, wood floors, books, papers, vegetables and fruits. It, mostly, grows on bathroom walls, where water droplets create a suitable environment for its formation. When you rub the mildewed surface with your hand or a cloth piece, it radiates its white, gray, or dark gray colored dust particles.
Hazards Brought in By Mold & Mildew
Both, mold and mildew can cause serious consequences on your health. However, scientists are using some varieties of these fungi for scientific and botanical researches, for betterment of the human lifestyle. But, in general, any sign of mold and mildew can make the residents of a house ill. These are very much poisonous, and can transport several diseases and skin infections your way. Often referred to as Toxic Mold, these biological observations may yield many degrees of imbalance in the nervous system, skin and eye diseases, lung problems; and can lead to the damaging of various internal organs, and even death. They can even lower intensity of your immune system to a great extent.
Mold and Mildew Testing & Removing
To remove these organic growths, it is advisable to ask experts working in the field of moisture testing. They will test for mold and mildew in the affected areas of your home, and will try to find out the possible source of problem. Furthermore, there are various tools and testing procedures, suggested by building construction experts and scientists. These tools help you find the cause of these presentiments. But, to do it yourself, you should learn the correct procedures, advised for testing and removing operations; otherwise, you may end up catching many irritations on your skin.
