on the walls and I guess the mold came from the steam from the shower overtime does anyone know if this kind of mold is toxic?
2007-04-01 15:07:07 · 6 answers · asked by hanna 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Latex in your wall paint is an environment that the mold/mildew likes to grow on. Damp places are the most susceptible to molds and mildew.
Toxic? I doubt it, but many people are allergic to molds, causing any of a variety of symptoms.
2007-04-01 15:14:33 · answer #1 · answered by Hope 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some molds are more toxic than others. Since I am not a specialist and don't know the exact type you have I can't tell you if yours is one of the more toxic ones or not. But either way, it can still impact your health. Mold can cause allergies, asthma attacks and sinus infections. The more sensitive you are to it, the worse the effects. I highly highly suggest thoroughly cleaning it if you haven't already done so. Try cleaning the area with soap and then using a mold disinfectant such as diluted alcohol, bleach or hydrogen peroxide depending on what you are cleaning.
Good luck
2007-04-01 22:24:05 · answer #2 · answered by tapdncr26 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes mold is toxic. You need to get rid of it. Leave your bathroom door open a crack when you shower if you don't have a an exhuast fan to help.
2007-04-01 22:11:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know, however, I put a bleached soaked Kleenex directly on the mold and it goes away in about thirty minutes.
I would suggest you use protective gloves and goggles when doing so.
2007-04-01 22:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by alaisjones 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is toxic, you need to get some sort of ventilation system in there
2007-04-01 22:28:15 · answer #5 · answered by courage78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be if there is enough of it. Clean it off with a bleach/water solution.
2007-04-01 22:11:55 · answer #6 · answered by I Like Stories 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋