The main difference between mold and mildew is going to be the appearance. The mold is usually light in color, most often gray, but white and yellow are also possible. It will look fuzzy, fluffy, or dusty. On the other hand, mold tends to be dark green or black.
It may look fuzzy, but it can also look slimy, like mold. Not to complicate the matter, but to add some clarity to the topic of mold, mold spores are dangerous. They are dangerous, whether they are alive or dead. Therefore, removing mold is different from cleaning mold. Often, mold spores can be removed quite easily from surfaces.
Comprehensive mold cleaning and stain removal should be done to ensure a safe indoor air environment.
Water damage
is often visible because the minerals in the water leave a stain. The color of the spot can vary from brown to reddish brown. The mold is usually more of a darker brown, with a tendency to black, with bits of green or teal.Damage caused by mold and water is related in the sense that, where there's one, you'll almost always find the other. If you've moved to a new house or apartment and found some discolored areas on the ceiling or walls, you might wonder if it's mold or simply water damage. We can help you determine if you're dealing with old water damage or a harmful mold infestation. We hope you never need us, but if you ever cross your path with water, fire, smoke, or mold damage, STOP Restoration in Western Pennsylvania is here to help.
We want to pass on some of that knowledge to you today and help you decide if that stain on your ceiling is caused by mold or simply water damage. There are varieties of mold that are reddish brown, so this should not be used as the only method to determine if the stain is damaged by water or by mold.
