10 Common Molds Found in the Home
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Understanding Types of Mold
Mold is a broad term that describes a range of micro-organisms that grow in the presence of a food source and usually require sufficient moisture. More specifically, mold is a type of fungi, and growths are sometimes generically called “mildew.” Mold usually falls into one of three broad categories.
Allergenic molds are not toxic in and of themselves, but can trigger allergic reactions such as asthma.
Pathogenic molds can trigger illnesses in people already weakened by other causes.
Toxigenic families of molds are the most dangerous because they create their own toxins that can lead to health problems that are sometimes lethal.
Fortunately, regardless of the type of mold you’ve got, it can be killed with a registered fungicide. (A registered fungicide has been tested by an independent government body and found to be effective and safe.) Find out what mold mites are and how to get rid of them.
Read on to learn more about the different types of molds and how to recognize them.
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Chaetomium
Type of Mold: Allergenic.
Where It’s Found: Water-damaged homes.
Soil and plant debris is the natural outdoor habitat of this mold, but it’s also the most common mold to grow in houses damaged by flooding and large water leaks.
Chaetomium is an allergenic mold that often starts as a fuzzy white growth. Over time, it darkens and can sometimes look like the dreaded black mold. The two types can even grow in the same location. Sufficient moisture is necessary for the growth of both.
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