It s less common than the molds described above and possibly less dangerous than news reports would have you believe.
Black mold on blinds.
This mold of the stachbotrys genus is the infamous black mold that some news reports have linked to severe health problems including memory loss and lung bleeding.
Mum uses 75p b m spray to get rid of grimy mould stains on her blinds in minutes.
Ew to help avoid this.
But first one must identify that it is black mold.
First look at the color followed by the smell.
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.
On most homes mold begins to grow at the bottom of the windows at the joint between the glass and window sash frame.
Mold and mildew thrive in moist 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.
It can also happen if upholstered parts of the furniture such as sofa cushions are stored.
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.
Mold occurs on fabric such as upholstered furniture that is kept continually in dank dark conditions.
Black mold removal is important.