Is Green Mold Dangerous?

What is Green Mold?

Green mold is a term that is used to group species of fungi that grow in differing shades of green. This type of mold is typically soft and fuzzy. A classic case of green mold can be found on bread, fruits, and many other foods that have gone bad. However, it’s important to note that green mold can also grow in any moist areas inside a home.

The common species of mold that can grow green are Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Penicillium, Trichoderma, etc.

• Alternaria grows well on general fungal media. Colonies are dark olive green to brown. Individuals commonly will experience hay fever and asthma like symptoms when exposed to this type of mold.
• Aspergillus is a type of fungi that will grow on spoiled food, it can also grow in dark and moist environments, or it can bloom from heat and humidity imbalances.
• Cladosporium is an olive-green color and it comes from plant rot and wood debris. Which is the WHOLE State of Florida! It can also typically be found thriving on plants houseplants. It can also grow on household surfaces such as cabinets, walls, and carpets when a water event has happened.
• Penicillium is typically a blue/green color and can emit mycotoxins that are harmful to everyone in a household, including our beloved pets. It can grow on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, fabrics, and behind paint. Outside of green, we have seen it in shades of blue and white!
• Trichoderma can be found growing on soil, wood, grains, fruit, veggies, paper, and fabric. It thrives in wet environments. Oddly enough, sometimes it is used in the production of beer, wine, tea and mushrooms to enhance their aroma. It develops as a blue-green to yellow-green tufts of spores. Our 3rd Party Lab even notes that it has a distinctive coconut odor!

It’s important to note that these molds can grow in other colors as well, and testing is the only way to determine which type of mold it is. Depending on what spore type is present, that will determine what type of protocol will be needed to properly remediate it.

Is Green Mold Dangerous?

We all know how dangerous black mold can be for people and pets in your home, so you may be wondering whether green mold can also have harmful effects on your health?

All mold, whether it is black, green, pink, or any other color, can cause health problems. People who are susceptible to the pathogen are even more vulnerable. Being continuously exposed to mold can negatively affect the respiratory system—causing asthma attacks and allergens. So, the answer is yes, it can be harmful! Please contact us at the information below to schedule an inspection for our mold removal services as soon as possible to ensure your family's safety.

How Can You Remove Green Mold?

Tackling a small green mold infestations should not be difficult to clean up. You can simply wash the affected area using common household items—make a simple solution out of water and vinegar. That is only if the mold was created by a minor heat and humidity imbalance and you are noticing it on your window sills or on a couple of items of clothing. It is recommended by the EPA that if it is greater than 10 ft² of mold, you will want to contact a licensed remediator. Trying to DIY you own mold removal is greatly advised against and it can by costly to your wallet and health.

Call Mold Masters Today! 

Attempting to remove mold growth in your house by yourself means you could be putting yourself and your family at risk. If it is not correctly treated, you can cross contaminate your home. That can cause a larger outbreak and this can lead to even bigger problems. The best way to effectively remove mold growth is by contacting professionals. 

At Mold Masters, our goal as a leading remediation company is to provide residents and business owners throughout Florida with the most effective and efficient mold testing, mold removal and mold remediation services. Call our Central Florida office at 813-606-6668, our North Florida office at 904-397-4030, or our South Florida office at 239-961-9995. You can also complete our contact form to get in touch today.