Black Mold On Blinds

It s less common than the molds described above and possibly less dangerous than news reports would have you believe.

Black mold on blinds.

Ew to help avoid this. Unless someone in your household has or develops an allergy to mold there s no reason for you to change your decor arrangements but you should clean the blinds at least once a month to remove mold. Mum uses 75p b m spray to get rid of grimy mould stains on her blinds in minutes. Bamboo blinds are prone to mold and mildew particularly if they are in places subject to damp conditions such as bathrooms kitchens and porches.

Mold and mildew thrive in moist conditions. On most homes mold begins to grow at the bottom of the windows at the joint between the glass and window sash frame. That means musty smelling growth can be found just as easily on damp clothing as it can on carpets and upholstered furniture. Mold occurs on fabric such as upholstered furniture that is kept continually in dank dark conditions.

Typically the mold is colored and able to be seen but sometimes the mold can be the same color as the window frame making it very difficult to see. Black mold is black or even dark grey in color and often smells wet and musty as it usually grows in areas with a lot of moisture. First look at the color followed by the smell. It can also happen if upholstered parts of the furniture such as sofa cushions are stored.

Black mold removal is important.