3 Common Types of Household Molds

10/6/2020 (Permalink)

Aspergillus is especially common in American houses

What Type Of Mold Are You Dealing With?

Mold growth is a fearsome specter to many homeowners — and for good reason. It can grow on almost any surface and spreads extremely quickly, showing up in as few as 24-48 hours after the environment has been exposed to high humidity or water damage. Some of the most common places for it to grow are:

• Curtains or drapes
• Furniture
• Drywall
• Wood flooring
• Shower walls
  

Whatever type of mold is afflicting your home, you should always call your local Mohawk, TN, mold remediation experts, as the afflicted area will need professional treatment. All the same, it can be helpful to know what type of mold you're dealing with, so here's a guide to three of the most common types of household mold.

1. Aspergillus
Aspergillus is especially common in American houses. It can have many different appearances, as there are over 185 species of this type of mold and the different species present a wide variety of colors. It has long flask-shaped spores and the mold growth can build up into thick layers or swaths of mold.

2. Chaetomium
Chaetomium is a strain of mold often found in the wake of water damage. It is identifiable by its cottony texture, and will appear either white, gray, brown or black, depending on how long it's been growing. It also has a distinctly musty odor.

3. Fusarium
Fusarium is a pink, white or red mold. Whereas most molds require a relatively warm environment, fusarium can grow at cooler temperatures, and most often is found in wallpaper, fabrics or carpets. It also appears naturally in compost. This strain spreads especially quickly and will leap from one room to the next at alarming rates.
There are countless types of mold, but the treatment is the same: In the event of mold growth, you should always call in professional help to safely and thoroughly remediate and restore your home. Lucky for you, SERVPRO is Here to Help.