How to Identify Common

Types of Household Mold

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How to Identify Common Types of Household Mold

Whenever you hear the word mold, many of us associate it with the word dangerous.
Well in some cases, mold can be very dangerous to those exposed to it. Depending on
the type of mold you are dealing with in your home, the impact or signi cance the
mold can have on your home and health can vary. The most di cult challenge for
many homeowners is identifying rst that mold is present in the home and second what
type of mold they are dealing with as well as the best plan of attack for each type. We are
gonna break down the most common types of household molds and the how best to
identify each varying type.

How Does Mold Affect Your Health

The common misconception when dealing with mold, is that the mold itself is
dangerous to your health. However, in reality, mold spores released from the actual
mold is the component that can compromise your health and lead to health conditions.
A r e inhaled mold spores to blame for mold-induced asthma? Mold reproduces by
forming little spores that are very resilient and can survive under conditions where
mold couldn’t grow, such as in dry environments. Mold spores are a danger to your
health because they travel in your air and can then be inhaled, which can cause a
number of potential health problems such as allergies, asthma, and other respiratory
problems. So how do you know if you have asthma from black mold in your house?
Tell-tale asthma symptoms will start to become apparent if mold is causing your
asthma. If you are plagued with mold-induced asthma you will want to find methods to
minimize symptoms as quickly as possible. Finding a cure for your mold induced
asthma is critical in eliminating severe symptoms in the future, and starting treatments
at home for your asthma is vital to improving your health.

How to Identify Common Types of Household Mold

How to Identify Common Types of Household Mold

Mold Identification is Key

Identifying mold in your
home is the rst step in
piecing together a plan of
attack. Mold, unfortunately,
exists in every household no
matter how perfectly you
maintain your home. It just
so happens to be a natural
part of the air in any home,
but only becomes a real issue
if it is given the opportunity
to grow and spread. If mold
is given the chance to grow
and spread it can start to
cause respiratory problems, especially in those with suppressed immune systems, who
su er from allergies or have asthma-related issues. Some common indicators of mold
can be discolorations in your ceiling, wall, or oor. The color of mold can range from
black, blue, orange, red, violet, white, or yellow.
Another indicator of mold is the musty smell it elicits into your home, especially on
your wood or drywall because mold tends to feed on these types of materials. Lastly, the
size of the spot can vary from small patches to large spots, those large spots are a cause of
concern and should be paid attention to as soon as possible.

How to Identify Common Types of Household Mold

How to Identify Common Types of Household Mold

Recognizing Household Mold Types

Mold is many times linked together and assessed as just one form. However, there are
many di erent forms of mold that fall under di erent categories. While they all share
common characteristics, they can vary in color, appearance, and other features. It is
important as a homeowner to know about the di erent types of mold and how it can
affect you.

Penicillium
One type of mold that is commonly found in homes is Penicillium. Penicillium is a
form of mold that is frequently found in things like insulation, carpeting, wallpaper,
and rotting fabrics. The big recognizable feature for this type of mold is the color in
which it appears in your home. Unlike most molds that are dark colors like black and
brown, Penicillium is more of a blue, green, and yellow hue.

Mold is usually classi ed as toxic and detrimental to our health, however, Penicillium
actually can aid our health in a di erent way. It has medical use as a key substance in a
bene cial antibiotic because of the mycotoxins it contains. Nevertheless, this type of
mold can still be toxic to your health so taking steps in removing it from your home is
important.

How to Identify Common Types of Household Mold

How to Identify Common Types of Household Mold

Alternaria
Do you walk into your home and start to experience all the fun signs of allergy, like
sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes? Well, your home may have traces of Alternaria
mold somewhere hidden causing you to experience these symptoms. Alternaria is one
of the most common types of mold and ranks as the primary cause of allergic reactions.
The conditions also play a key role in the development of this type of mold, as it thrives
during the summer when dry winds move spores indoors. The best place to look for this
mold is in wet areas because it is usually found after water damage or a flood.

Aspergillus
Aspergillus is a type of mold that is classi ed as a toxic mold, which is de ned by
production of mycotoxins that can cause serious health problems in humans and
animals. The symptoms of Aspergillus exposure include respiratory problems, bone
pain, chest pain, and vision problems. Aspergillus mold can also be considered an
environmental allergy and can lead to the development of allergic bronchopulmonary
aspergillosis, an allergic reaction to Aspergillus. This mold tends to grow around dust
mainly on walls, clothing, and paper and you can see it has a yellowish-green
appearance.

Allergies and Aspergillus

Aspergillus and other types of household molds can elicit an allergic reaction to mold in
people who are sensitive to airborne allergens. Aspergillus mold can act as an allergy
trigger in many people exposed to this mold in their home and can make health issues a
more prevalent issue for some a ected. Mold allergies in dogs can also become an issue
in your home if you start to notice your dog experiencing allergy symptoms as well.
Following this guide on how to treat mold allergies in your home will help alleviate
symptoms of allergies when you are in your home.

How to Identify Common Types of Household Mold

How to Identify Common Types of Household Mold

Cladosporium
Classi ed as one of the more strong types of mold, because Cladosporium can grow at
almost any temperature including in cold environments. Cladosporium is a less toxic
form of mold with fewer health e ects than many other molds but asthma attacks are
prevalent when this mold is in the environment. However, if you wish to remain in
optimal health you should remove this mold as soon as it is discovered.

Stachybotrys (Black Mold)

Stachybotrys is a black and slimy, extremely hazardous mold that should be removed
right away from your home. Is black mold dangerous to your health? This toxic mold
carries with it carcinogens that can cause asthma and will suppress your immune system
if you are exposed to it for long periods of time. Along with other illnesses caused by
mold that can be a detriment to your health. The areas to watch out for the growth of
this black fungus mold is on particleboard, cardboard, hay, wicker, and drywall. To help
prevent the spread of black mold illness, nd out e ective ways to treat black mold
exposure.

Unfortunately, if there is mold present in your home you do need to take action and
remove it so that it doesn’t spread or impact your health. Mold can especially be difficult
to remove, so you may consider calling a mold remediation specialists to remove the
mold completely and thoroughly. However, even though all the mold is gone from the
surfaces of your home does not mean that your air is free and clear from residual mold
toxins. This is where an e ective air puri er may be necessary to help clean your air and
aid in the quality of your health.

How to Identify Common Types of Household Mold

How to Identify Common Types of Household Mold

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Mold can be growing in the smallest spaces of your home and it can be quite a process to
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How to Identify Common Types of Household Mold

How to Identify Common Types of Household Mold

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How to Identify Common Types of Household Mold