How dangerous is green mold?

Created: 01/04/2022, 10:59 AM

By: Janine Napirca

Green mold on the wall occurs mainly in rooms where people cook, wash, shower or sleep.

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Read here when green mold develops, how you can remove and prevent it and how dangerous it really is.

Like other molds,

poses a

that should not be taken lightly. If you have discovered green mold, it is important to act quickly and prudently.

In order for you to finally put an end to green mold, it is usually not enough just to fight it.

For example, if it occurs again and again in the same places, you should investigate the

the green mold infestation before

.

When does green mold appear on food?

Green mold is particularly common on food.

If you have discovered green mold on

,

or the like, this is an undeniable indication that the food is

and must not be consumed under any circumstances.

Green mold

also forms on stale

after a certain period of time.

As well as on opened food that you have left standing for too long.

Buy more consciously, more often and more specifically and less, in order to avoid food waste due to mold formation.

Green mold on food is an indication that it is spoiled and should definitely not be eaten any more.

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How does green mold develop in the apartment?

In order for green mold to develop in your home, certain conditions must exist.

Although it prefers rather low temperatures, it is quite heat-resistant.

He also doesn't mind the cold, as long as it's

enough.

Because green mold grows on moist, organic ground.

For example, on

that you meant too well when you watered them.

Due to

, green mold tends to form on the ground or on the granules of the plant.

But

green mold can

also form

.

Green spores give the mold its name.

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How do I recognize green mold?

You can recognize green mold on the one hand by its

, on the other hand by the

, which are responsible for the name of the mold.

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Green mold on the wall?

- That's the cause

Cooking, washing, showering, sleeping

- all rooms in which this is done are particularly at risk of being infested with green mold.

Because they all have in common that there is a

.

As you probably already know, proper

essential to avoid mold on the wall.

If you

suspect

behind frequent mold growth

, you should

consult

an

. This can determine whether your

and

possibly not well

, whether there is a

or

whether

the reason for the green mold. Also

in the room to the outside can be the cause of formation of mold. If you live in rent, the landlord is responsible for the

and you have the right to reduce the rent until the construction defects have been remedied.

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How dangerous is green mold really?

Do not underestimate the health risks that green mold poses.

Because green mold can cause severe

or even

, for example

.

Green mold can

also

and

.

Another nuisance that green mold can cause is

problems

- the green mold spores damage the mucous membranes and may even

cause

chronic

.

So fight green mold as soon as you notice it.

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Remove green mold - Here's how

In general, it is advisable to only remove small areas that are affected by green mold yourself.

If

, it is better

to leave

mold control to

.

Because sometimes affected walls or ceilings first have to be dried properly.

You can remove small mold stains yourself, either with commercially available

or with

.

You can fight

, for example, with

or

and a

for your own protection before fighting mold

.

Remember that you may have to re-wallpaper with sample wallpapers, because combating mold will fade the colors.

With woodchip wallpaper, on the other hand, you can simply repaint after the mold treatment.

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If you have discovered

, for example on furniture, you can first remove it with, for example, high-percentage alcohol.

However, it is important that you

the affected piece of furniture or the like in the area affected by the green mold

.

If the mold does return, you will unfortunately have to part with it with a heavy heart.