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Posted by AMD on February 23, 2005, at 21:20:30
Those small dark blotches that sometimes form on the ceiling above the shower or on the shower curtain -- are these toxic? Is this the dreaded "black mold"? Am I going to suffer ongoing consequences to my cognition of psychological health? Or is this type of mold nontoxic?
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Posted by banga on February 23, 2005, at 21:20:31
In reply to Bathroom mold: dangerous?, posted by AMD on February 23, 2005, at 13:26:24
I have not heard that that mold would be a dangerous type. Some people have mild allergies towards molds (I do), just like you would to pollen.
Posted by Phillipa on February 23, 2005, at 21:20:31
In reply to Re: Bathroom mold: dangerous?, posted by banga on February 23, 2005, at 14:16:16
Yes the black mold is dangerous. Sometimes it gets behind walls, etc, and professionals have to get rid of it. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Spriggy on February 23, 2005, at 21:20:31
In reply to Re: Bathroom mold: dangerous?, posted by Phillipa on February 23, 2005, at 18:19:10
Black mold is the most dangerous of all molds. It can cause all sorts of problems physically and neurologically.
Get rid of it as soon as possible.
Posted by Phillipa on February 23, 2005, at 21:30:40
In reply to Re: Bathroom mold: dangerous?, posted by Spriggy on February 23, 2005, at 20:51:31
Just testing what Dr. Bob told me on Admin. That to follow a redirected Thread you have to Post on that Thread. Now, let's see if this works! Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 23, 2005, at 21:33:45
In reply to Re: Bathroom mold: dangerous?, posted by Phillipa on February 23, 2005, at 21:30:40
Posted by Phillipa on February 23, 2005, at 21:36:34
In reply to Re: test post (nm) » Phillipa, posted by Dr. Bob on February 23, 2005, at 21:33:45
Thanks Dr. Bob! I got the Mail. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Wildflower on February 24, 2005, at 12:20:37
In reply to Bathroom mold: dangerous?, posted by AMD on February 23, 2005, at 13:26:24
I recently purchased a house and when the inspector came to look at it, I asked him about black mold. He said that all mold is black mold but there is only one strain that is dangerous.
This strain usually hides behind walls and it's very hard to detect. The mold that forms due to water from your shower is harmless, just be sure to clean it with a strong cleanser. Also, be sure that your shower insert is sealed to the wall at the top. Dripping water behind the shower insert can also cause hidden mold in the wall.
I was one of the unfortunate ones that renovated my bathroom and found the wall behind the tub was covered in mold. I feel better knowing that we removed the wall, tub and insert. The mold should be gone for now.
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