0
Black mold likes to grow and live in areas with a lot of moisture. If your house is humid, there is a leak, or there is standing water then there is a potential for black mold growth. Most people will first notice black mold based on it's appearance or it's smell. The mold is known for giving off a musty odor. A testing kit will help you to find the mold in the air, but these can be unreliable. Instead, you should look for areas where there might be excessive moisture.
The first step in getting rid of black mold is fixing any leaks and getting rid of excess moisture in the house. A dehumidifier works well for that job. This will make the conditions in the house unfavorable for the mold, and help to prevent it from returning.
Next, you want to clean up all traces of the mold that are already present. Mix _ to _ cups of bleach to one gallon of water. Use this to clean walls, baseboards, pipes, or any other affected areas. Be sure that you use cleaning supplies that you can throw away when you are done with them. If areas of the carpet have been affected, then it might be a good idea to replace them. It will be hard to completely clean the carpet without damaging it. It would be wise to wear gloves and a mask when cleaning so that you are protected from excess exposure to the mold and it's spores.
Harmful Effects of Black MoldNot all black mold is toxic, but it can cause health issues. Black mold releases spores into the air which can affect people who have an allergy or have respiratory problems. For most people, the effects of black mold exposure will present themselves with similar symptoms to a sinus infection. More severe effects can be nose bleeds and coughing up blood. Usually these symptoms will go away once the area is cleaned and the black mold is removed. Prolonged exposure to toxic black mold is potentially fatal, but rare.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What color is Monascus bread mold?
green or yellow or brown
What color is mold?
Normally brown or grey But there has been cases where the mold was pink and orange
What does the fuzzy green part of mold usually on the outside of foods do?
The green parts of mold are the mold's spores, which enable the mold to reproduce.
Is mold green or grey?
It is green
What is in green mold?
There is no such thing as "green mold," the green pigment that you see is the result of spores, which molds use to reproduce.
Why types of mold grows on bread?
green mold
Why is fungi usually white or pale brown?
There are many kinds of fungi. Some are fuzzy white or blue-green mold, others are white or pale brown in the shape of a mushroom. They are not usually all white or pale brown.
What types of mold grow on french bread?
green mold
What happens if you eat moldy bananas?
Depends on the color of the mold. Typically there would be either a white, green or brown fungus growing on the skin or inside.
What kind of mold grows on bread?
The mold is regular mold green and yucky thats all i know
What are the characteristic of molds?
Mold is a fungus that occurs in a number of environments. It likes damp, warm, dark places. It is fuzzy on top. It can be green, black, grey, or brown.
What is the antibiotic penicillin from?
Green mold
