Did you know that MOLD can come in a Rainbow of colors?

1/3/2022 (Permalink)

Mold can come in a rainbow of colors. I did not realize this fact until I started researching. I found this very interesting and I think you will too. There are thousands of types of mold. Many you have never heard of before. Normally we talk about the most common mold to keep it simple.

*Orange Mold- Serpula lacrymans. (Referred to as dry rot) a very fast growing mold that affects wood. Eventually, this will cause severe damage to the wood.

*Blue mold- Penicillium mold. Can be found on walls and food.

*Pink Mold- Yes, the color you find in your shower area. It’s best to clean your shower often to prevent this mold.

*Green Mold-This is the most common color of mold.

*Yellow Mold- (Aspergillus). Could cause health effects.  

*White Mold-can be one of a few different types of mold.

*Brown Mold-is another color that could be of several different mold territories.

*Red Mold-Can be found on drywall or particleboards, more than likely associated with water damage.

*Black Mold-the color most people get very nervous about. A bit of good news. Not all black mold is toxic.

*Purple Mold-this is not a color you will often see, however, more than not, it would most likely be associated with toxic black mold. Stachybotrys Chartarum.

NOW THAT YOU KNOW MOLD CAN BE MANY COLORS. (TOXIC OR NOT) IT IS ALWAYS BEST TO HAVE AN AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST COME TO YOUR HOME FOR TESTING SO YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT KIND OF MOLD IS LIVING IN YOUR STRUCTURE.