Mould on walls, ceilings, furniture, furnishings, and clothing in cupboards and drawers is a health hazard. Appearance of mould on walls is an indication damp conditions. Mould on walls is often found in wet areas such as kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. It may also be found in areas that don’t get a lot of sunlight or areas that aren’t well insulated like bedrooms, corners and cupboards. Leaking pipes, gutters and poor drainage can also cause mould growth. You may also find mould on walls … [Read more...]
Black Mould In The House
What is black mould? "Black mould" does not refer to a single type of mould. Many black moulds in the house can appear black especially at advanced stage of growth when the mould produces dark pigmented spores. Some of the moulds in the house that appear black include Aspergillus niger, Ulocladium species, Cladosporium species, Memnoniella species and Stachybotrys species. Black mould is erroneously used to refer to Stachybotrys. Is black mould in the house a health hazard? The colour of a … [Read more...]