Green Mold In House
Mold conditions in homes are considered severe due to the damage caused to your structure and the health risks. Wherever there’s mold growth, there’s bound to be moisture presence.
These two conditions combined put you at risk of losing your property to damage and affecting your health.
This leads us to the question; is green mold dangerous? When it comes to mold variations, you’ll have to consider the thousands of species available and the different colorations. We’re most interested in the latter.
You’ll find details on green molds, and the level of danger (if any) posed as you read on.
Green Mold On Food And Items: Colour & Identification
When it comes to mold growth, color has no bearing on how dangerous it is.
Many claims have been made about specific mold colors (such as black) being the most deadly of the rest. However, the truth is; mold color cannot be used as a yardstick to determine how risky (or otherwise) it is.
The color appearance is more a function of visual observation than it is about the specie or danger/risk posed.
Apart from green mold, other observable colors include black, white, pink, blue, etc. Irrespective of mold color, all such growth needs to be treated equally.
In other words, they need to be all removed.
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Mold Species and Coloration
It has been found that different mold species such as Penicillium, Cladosporium, and the like can take different colors.
You can find particular mold specie appearing white in one location and the same specie appearing green in another. The point is; mold species have no definite coloration.
Black mold, for instance, has varying hues ranging from grey and black, etc. With this said, it’s time to shift our focus back to the main point being discussed.
What You Need to Know About Green Mold
Can green mold make you sick? Yes.
When it comes to mold growth, all are considered unwelcome. Plus, they present the same health risks when allowed to grow around homes.
The only difference is in the degree of risk posed. This brings up the broad categorizations of molds irrespective of color. Such categorizations include allergenic, pathogenic, and toxic molds.
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Allergenic Molds
Mold species under this category are among the most common. Like all mold species, they grow in humidity or moisture-prone areas.
Apart from structural damage caused by these, people with weak immune systems are likely to have allergies when inhaling mold spores.
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Pathogenic Molds
Pathogenic mold exposure is still considered a health risk. Such molds could have varying colorations ranging from black, white, green, etc.
Like all mold species, you should seriously treat their presence in your home as they signal moisture presence. So, you’ll have to also treat for moisture while removing green molds.
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Toxic Molds
As the name suggests, toxic molds tend to pose more significant risks to health than others. This isn’t to say other mold types aren’t harmful, but the dangers presented by poisonous molds tend to be more.
Now, there are ongoing debates about the validity of this claim. Until new findings or information emerges, we’ll be sticking with the current lawsuit.
How To Get Rid Of Green Mold
So far, we’ve seen that judging or determining the danger posed by mold using color as a yardstick isn’t reliable.
It simply doesn’t determine the level of risk posed. You might want to adopt a common approach to all mold color types: green, black, yellow, white, etc.
With this approach, you’re more likely to succeed than not. Taking action requires adopting one of two approaches; the DIY removal technique or the professional practice, which requires calling a certified mold remediation expert.
Let’s consider both scenarios.
i. DIY Green Mold Removal
We’ve made it clear that green molds pose no extra danger than what they’re already known for.
In other words, all mold issues are considered risky and should be approached in much the same way. To remove green mold or any other type, there are several DIY techniques you can implement.
These include the use of vinegar, baking soda, or hydrogen peroxide. Any of these will do the trick. More critical is wearing appropriate protection such as a face mask and gloves.
When using hydrogen, you should use peroxide on color-fast surfaces.
In other words, this product is likely to bleach surfaces, especially when the character in question quickly discolors.
Having applied your hydrogen peroxide solution on the surface (the mixture should contain 3% hydrogen peroxide with water), allow it to sit for 10 minutes before wiping off the mold with a clean cloth.
Equal parts baking soda and water are mixed and emptied into a spray bottle for baking soda treatments. Spray over green mold-infested surfaces and allow them to sit for 10 minutes.
With the help of a sponge, wipe off the mold and repeat until such mildew disappears.
A mixture of vinegar and water is made and poured into a spray bottle for vinegar treatments. This solution is sprayed onto the green mold and allowed to sit for an hour before wiping off with a sponge.
Ensure you properly discard sponges to avoid creating further issues.
ii. Professional Green Mold Removal
DIY green mold removal procedures aren’t as effective as professional treatments.
Plus, not every homeowner considers the DIY technique as an option. All you have to do is give a call to a licensed mold removal specialist for immediate inspection and treatment.
These experts are experienced and know what treatment better suits your situation. You have to show them the way and wait for a quote and treatment of the affected area(s).
Professional mold control is more reliable than the two methods and offers long-term benefits and resolving underlying causes like moisture.
Ask an Expert
The best answer you can get on the dangers of green mold is likely to come from an expert.
Mold removal specialists have a more profound knowledge of what’s considered dangerous and what isn’t. You may want to rely on such expert advice to guide your actions.
There you have it! Our discussion on the dangers of green mold has considered various aspects of the question. Ultimately, the best answer will come from an expert handling your job.
You might want to call for an inspection and make all the necessary findings by asking questions.
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As a young boy who grew up in the suburbs, my family had a green lawn. I actively cared for this and maintained hedges and trees.
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