17 Fun Facts About Mold in Your Home

You likely don't give mold much thought other than getting rid of it. Mold is actually much more complex and interesting than it may seem. Today's blog from Southwest Florida's best mold company offers some fun facts about mold that you may not know!


Mold Fun Facts 

How many of these mold facts have you heard before?

  • Mold is just one in 200,000 fungal species, and there are more than 100,000 individual species of mold. 
  • Only 5 of the 100,000 species of mold are found indoors. 
  • Outdoors, mold exists nearly everywhere! 
  • Mold has to have moisture to thrive. 
  • Mold can start growing in less than two days in the right conditions. 
  • While mold and mildew are related, they are not the same thing. Mildew only grows on surfaces, and is easier to eliminate than mold. 
  • Mold is very colorful, and while we see a lot of black mold, it can be white, orange or green as well. 
  • Mold constantly multiplies to live and that drive allows the fungus to quickly spread through sheet rock and permanently damage building materials.  
  • Not all mold is bad, such as Penicillium mold, which is used to make the medicine penicillin. 
  • Mold helps break down or decompose organic material. 
  • Not all mold is harmfully toxic, but it can cause allergy symptoms. 
  • Mold growth is not limited to homes that have been flooded or experienced water damage. 
  • While mold develops very quickly, it often goes unnoticed for long periods of time. 
  • Prolonged exposure to mold can cause serious health problems. 
  • Mold exposure is linked to asthma. 
  • 1 in 4 people have a genetic pre-disposition to the mold illness
  • Mold is very difficult to get rid of. Therefore, it's best to call in a Florida mold professional! 
Did you find any of these facts surprising? 

Catalyst Mold Solutions


While these facts may be "fun" to know, mold itself is not fun! If you're experiencing a mold problem in your home, give Cape Coral's best mold remediation company a call at 866-343-6653. We're here for all your mold needs, from mold testing to mold removal and prevention. Catalyst Mold Solutions is  your permanent solution to mold! 

Catalyst Mold Solutions: Your Permanent Solution to Mold! 


Catalyst Mold Solutions
1217 Cape Coral Parkway East
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Phone: 866-343-6653

Location: Cape Coral, FL, USA

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