Brown Mold

Brown mold is a combination of mold species that grow on wood, walls, and tiles. An infestation can indicate a water leak among several issues. To avoid a serious infestation and long-term structural damage to your Maryland home, it’s essential to look out for signs of brown mold and have it properly treated as early as possible.

Brown Mold Appearance

Multiple species of mold have a brown hue. To help you identify brown mold more easily, here are some defining characteristics of brown mold:

1. During the initial stages of infestation, brown mold can appear as spots or discoloration. Look for deep brown to almost black spots or areas depending on the surface.
2. Brown mold can thicken and become fuzzy/hairy if left unchecked. Some brown mold species can even develop into thicker, more mushroom-like lumps.
3. Brown mold typically spreads on hard surfaces including wood, bathroom tiles, walls, ceilings, and floors.

Is Brown Mold Toxic?

Exposure to mold can have negative health effects. Constant exposure to brown mold can cause the following symptoms:

1. Inflammation of the eyes, nose, skin, and throat
2. Excessive coughing
3. Runny nose with phlegm accumulation
4. Wheezing and breathlessness
5. Headaches
6. Sneezing

Anyone in your household who suffers from allergies or asthma may experience worsening symptoms.

To avoid such health problems, you’ll want to eliminate brown mold infestations as quickly as possible.

How to Eliminate Brown Mold

Effective mold removal requires correctly identifying the root cause behind it, otherwise you risk a recurring mold infestation and the hazards associated with it

While homemade cleaning solutions like bleach and hydrogen peroxide can help clear up smaller infestations, we strongly recommend contacting professional mold removal experts for lasting solutions that ensure a healthy, clean home.

Don’t risk the chance of spreading mold spores by trying to remove them yourself. 

You’ll save time and the headache.

Why MoldGone

At MoldGone, we offer FREE mold inspection. Our mold removal and mold remediation services are available at reasonable prices.

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