What Is Green Mold and Is It Dangerous

You can find mold throughout your home in a range of colors and textures. Although various types of mold are different, every type of mold needs moisture in order to grow. When you find mold growing in your home, this can cause problems with your health. It is common to see green mold in your home, and it's important to understand if mold you find is dangerous. You may need to have the mold you find tested, and have a green mold removal service such as Stateline come to clean the mold in your home for you. 

Green mold is a term used for a variety of species, all growing in various hues of green. The mold may look fuzzy, or powdery, and will grow in different shades of green throughout the home. You might find green mold growing on an old loaf of bread, fruit that has been left out, or in areas of your home where there is moisture.

There are three species of green mold that are most commonly found throughout the home, and they are called Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Cladosporium.

You can find Aspergillus on food that has been left out, or in very damp places that are void of nutrients, such as green mold in basement. Penicillium has antibacterial properties, and is often a bluish-green color. It tends to grow in colder areas of the home, such as in houseplants. Cladosporium is an olive green color, and is also found in houseplants. This type of green mold is also commonly found on surfaces such as cabinets, or carpets. You can also find green mold on walls.

These types of green mold are also found in other colors, and you will need to get the mold tested to find out exactly what type of mold it is. If you find a small amount of mold on spoiled food, throw it out and don't worry about it. Not all mold has to be tested in your home.

Green mold can be dangerous, as certain types can cause respiratory problems. If you suffer from asthma or other health conditions, green mold can make your health problem worse. You may have heard all about the dangers of black mold, but certain types of green mold can be just as harmful to your health.

Any mold, regardless of the color, can cause problems with your overall health. If you are consistently exposed to any kind of mold, this can make ay respiratory diseases worse. If you find mold in your home that you can't remove yourself, it's important to get help to eradicate the mold issue.

You can find mold anywhere in your home where you have moisture and mold spores present. If you find mold, it's important to have an expert mold removal service such as Stateline Restorations take care of the problem. We provide mold remediation services to ensure that all the mold has been safely removed from your property. Our goal is to restore your property, and keep you safe during the process.