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Are moldy books dangerous to read?
Yes. Mold spores are dangerous to breath in and may cause an allergy attack or some other problem. Black mold is particularly dangerous.
What do mold do?
Black molds are more dangerous. They can cause serious health problems for you. Skin is the primary concern after mold attack.
You have orange powder like mold growing on your shoes and black mold on your clothes and walls of your closest is this dangerous and how do you get rid of it?
it may be rust.
Black mold under old carpet what to clean floor with?
Bleach and water. Make sure though the black mold hasn't moved to other areas around it like behind walls. Mold is very dangerous.
Is black mold dangerous, and how can I get rid of it?
Black mold can be very dangerous. If you inhale the spores damage can be done to your respiritory system. The best way to get rid of it is to tear down any walls with black mold and clean up any water leakage. Have an EPA inspector check to make sure it's all out of your house before you rebuilt.
How do you go about a renter that found black mold legal advice?
Your currently in the category of Health, not Legal advice. Black mold spores are extremely dangerous and can cause many different disorders and have proved to be fatal.
What color is the most dangerous type of mold?
Black mold is the most commonly hazardous mold that occurs. It can cause symptoms such as headaches, upper respiratory tract infections, and health problems as severe as Aspergillums.
how harmful is it to breathe in black mold and if harmful, will short term, about 2 wks, cause any premanant damage?
Black mold is one of the most dangerous forms of mold there is. If it is present, you should have the area professionally cleaned as soon as possible. Black mold has caused death for some, so it's something you should take immediate action on.
Should a homeowner attempt a DIY black mold removal task and why?
No, a homeowner should not attempt a DIY black mold removal task because it is too dangerous to use the chemicals. Read more at www.startremodeling.com/toxic_mold_brochure.htm
Are all molds harmful fungi?
Some molds are dangerous, in fact, to my knowledge, most are. Some are used for medicines, such as penicillin, which is used to combat many sicknesses. Others are very dangerous, such as black mold, which will grow in damp places in places such as indoors. Most molds on foods are forms of penicillin, but it is not wise to eat it. -Molds can be toxic in high amounts. Not all black mold is is dangerous, however stachybotrys chartarum is dangerous in very small amounts. It is a blackish slimy mold, and it's spores do not become airborn easily.
Does anyone know what black marks mean on my walls - look like would be from radiators but no heat vents in location.nail heads are black and can be seen through drywall?
This sounds a lot like mold. It can be dangerous to your health. You can call a mold removal expert to see what it will take to remove the mold.
Which is more dangerous yeasts or moulds?
Yeast and mold are both dangerous in different ways. Yeast is dangerous because it can cause an infection. Mold is dangerous because it can cause problems breathing.
