Toxic Black Mold does not grow as quickly or easily as most other molds. It needs a suitable material to be very wet for at least a week before it can start to grow. It takes 8 to 12 days to colonize. 

Ought to know about MYCOTOXINS

Mycotoxins are carried on the spores of toxic black mold and are also found throughout the entire mold colony. People with toxic black mold in their homes are mostly exposed to mycotoxins through inhaling them in.  This leads to toxic symptoms and health problems.

Trichothecenemycotoxins are one of the most toxic and stable mycotoxins. It can take up to several years to break down and the possibility to remove it from houses is very low. 

So, what are the symptoms of Toxic Black Mold? 
                  Mental and Neurological

Remember during school time, you did a science experiment regarding mold and fungus, using ‘Gardenia’ bread. It seems cool to see all these green spots and fungi growing on top of the bread. But, do you know that these mold and fungus are very harmful to human beings? If you are living in an environment that is full of fungus and green/black mold, the oxygen that you inhale contains bacteria and virus. In the long run, it can cause major health issues to people.

* When green mold reach a certain growth level, it will turn into black mold (Toxic Black Mold).

How well do you know about Black Mold?

Black Mold is a name commonly used for Stachybotryschartarum. It is one of the most infamous toxic moulds as it can grow in houses and is extremely harmful to humans. It is known as toxic black mold because it produces toxins called mycotoxins. 

So, what does a black mold looks like?

It is a greenish-black gelatinous mold. It is slimy due to wet layer on top of it. But then, if a toxic black mold colony’s water source runs out, it can appear dry and powdery.

Have you ever wonder where does Black Mold usually appear?

Toxic Black Mold grows best in warm condition and is found in many countries throughout the world. It grows outdoors, such as soil and plant debris; it also grows indoors as it needs high cellulose and low nitrogen environment for its growth. In short, toxic black mold can grow on many common indoor building materials. 

When toxic black mold does grow in the home it’s usually in a place out of sight. It needs a lot of moisture for a long time before it can start to grow. That is why it often grows where there has been water leak hidden from view. For example, leaks inside walls, above ceilings or under floors are common causes of toxic black mold. 

For your information, in order for mold to start growing, it needs:

What causes black mold to grow in your house?

If you notice that there are black mold and green mold inside and outside of your house. Do not worry, do not even panic, because we found a solution to prevent it from growing.

People are advise to use Chlorox to wash/mop/wipe inside the house, you can even splash a bucket full of diluted Chlorox on to the growing area. It is also best use with pressure water gun to wash off the mold.

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