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Know the Difference in Mold and Mildew in Wood River Valley

4/26/2021 (Permalink)

Mold & Mildew in Wood River Valley

Although both are types of fungi, SERVPRO of Wood River Valley wants to point out some differences between mold and mildew.  Some kinds of fungi are okay, like mushrooms (if you like mushrooms). Some kinds of fungi are definitely not okay, like an athlete’s foot. Molds can be useful: penicillin, anyone?  Mildew is never useful.

Wood River Valley residents can educate themselves about mold and mildew.

What it looks like 

Mold 

  • Usually fuzzy
  • May be brown, yellow, gray, black, white, green, or blue

Mildew

  • Usually grows in a flat pattern
  • May look powdery or downy
  • Powdery mildew usually starts out white, & often turns yellow, brown, or black
  • Downy mildew usually starts out yellow, then turns brown.

What is not good 

Mold 

  • Can cause damage to homes
  • May cause health problems
  • May be smelly

Mildew

  • Can damage plants & crops
  • May cause health problems
  • May be smelly

What is not bad

Mold 

  • Might be edible (grilled portobello tonight?)
  • Some are used in making cheeses

Mildew

  • Not a thing




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