Have you noticed a white fungus growing in some parts of your home or business? What you’re likely seeing is white mold. As with all types of mold, white mold thrives in damp environments and can cause structural damage and health concerns.

Whether it’s a tiny bit of white mold or an infestation—you just want it gone. Read on to learn more about white mold and how to remove it safely.

What Is White Mold? What Does It Look Like?

White mold can best be described as a powdery fungus that can appear in various colors, such as white, green, or gray. The mold’s color depends on the surface it’s growing on.

Regardless of the color—white mold can spread quickly. All white mold needs is a damp environment and a food source, such as wooden beams, wood flooring, and wooden furniture. You may also find white mold on your wooden deck, ceiling, and other wood surfaces.

Is White Mold Dangerous?

White mold can weaken the structural integrity of your property. All varieties of mold can eat away at wooden structures. As soon as you spot white mold, you should give us a call at 208-377-1877 for mold remediation services. Mold may not seem like a big deal at first, but over time, it will become a bigger problem. It’s best to take care of it now and then have a bigger infestation on your property.

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What Causes White Mold?

Like all mold types, white mold needs a moist environment and a food source to grow and spread. It could be a leaking pipe, poor ventilation, or a roof leak that’s adding the first ingredient. And since most properties use wooden structures, white mold has all the food it needs.

Where Does White Mold Grow

White mold can grow anywhere as long as the conditions are right. However, the most common places homeowners and businesses find white mold is the attic, basement, crawl space, and wooden products.

Attic

Your attic is a perfect place for white mold. A roof leak or a pipe leak can provide moisture, and the wooden beams supply the food. If your attic has poor ventilation as well, white mold can spread fast.

Basement

Looking for white mold in your basement? Check the walls, floor joists, and any stored items like clothing. Water can seep into your basement, setting up the moist environment white mold needs.

Crawl Space

Your crawl space is another environment white mold loves. Leaking pipes, flooding, and foundation cracks can supply moisture, while organic stored materials like cardboard can provide food for white mold growth.

Wood Products

White mold loves porous materials like wood. While inspecting your home or business for white mold, don’t forget to check all wooden products, including furniture and support beams.

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How To Prevent White Mold Growth

Your property may be white mold-free now, but how do you keep it that way? Cut off its source of moisture. Pipe leaks, roof leaks, and flooding are all mold that needs to start growing. Ensuring your home is dry and well-ventilated can help prevent moisture build-up that leads to mold growth.

How To Remove White Mold

Is your mold problem small? There are some ways to remove surface-level mold that doesn’t necessarily need to be handled by a professional. One way is to wash the material using soap and water. To prevent further damaging the material, you may want to use a rag over a soft-bristled brush.

Another effective way to remove white mold on your own is chlorine bleach with warm water. Apply the solution to the affected area and avoid rinsing it off. However, if you’re cleaning a porous surface like wood, add some dish soap. If you do this, ensure you rinse the soap after applying the solution.

Mold Removal and Clean-up Services

When white mold infestations are too large for you to handle, give CTR specialists a call at 208-377-1877. We provide mold removal and clean-up services throughout Southern Idaho. Our services can be reached at any time of day, any day of the week. We’ll remove affected surfaces, prevent mold from spreading to other areas of your property, and provide full-service restoration.