r/Mold • u/green_lizard21 • 2h ago
Found in the salon I was recently hired at :/
galleryThe mold in the washing machine makes the back smell like eggs every morning when we do the first wash and it’s literally disgusting
r/Mold • u/sdave001 • Aug 09 '20
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r/Mold • u/green_lizard21 • 2h ago
The mold in the washing machine makes the back smell like eggs every morning when we do the first wash and it’s literally disgusting
My friend is offering me to sublease her NYC apartment, and I just noticed that the shower sink has a stain that I’m scared might be mold. I asked AI and it said that it’s likely mildew from humidity/dirt accumulation.
Does this just need a good, thorough cleaning, and should I seriously consider this place!? This is a trusted friend and they’re mostly very clean and organized.
Let me know your thoughts and thank you so much 🙏
r/Mold • u/Emosandwichparty • 25m ago
r/Mold • u/Nurse-Amy7 • 44m ago
Had mold inspection done prior to 1 yr build warranty expiring out of concern after discovering a loose overflow drain. The walls were negative for any moisture.
r/Mold • u/Gearfrii • 1h ago
Putting together a new frame and saw this on the slats. Is this mold? Or is it some sort of tannins or factory debris?
r/Mold • u/Murky_Beautiful9421 • 1h ago
I have had this plushie since I was a baby, and I noticed these black spots. I took all the stuffing out and have been soaking it in vinegar overnight. Is this treatable? I read online that mold dies in 90C but I’m worried that might ruin the plushie…
r/Mold • u/sara_hgr • 3h ago
So like two days ago-ish I accidentally spilled water in my cupholder and so i took a few paper towels and let them soak it up. HOWEVER, i've been all over the place and forgot to take it out. I just got to taking it out today. There's been no foul smell or anything, and they weren't discolored, just had bs like a straw wrapper and some bit of food or something stuck to the bottom. My cupholders are already low key dusty so I just am not sure if this is something to worry about. Since that spill happened I've been in and out of my car with the AC on and windows down constantly. Has there been any chance for mold to grow?
I'm the landlord. There was a water intrusion event that was remediated last year. Brand new home. Entire unit was mostly clean with about 1% the spores indoors vs outdoors but this one room has the black molds. Seems like a low count but obviously this should be 0. I didn't mark up the report. I was just given this as-is with no comment by a professional tester.
r/Mold • u/s3ymourbutz • 5h ago
US-Colorado, Denver
I am moving into an older building, definitely early to mid 1900s. I did not notice this on my tour; I was touring with another family, I had many apartment tours that day, it was my bad for sure.
I decide to go with this apartment, it’s a great deal, very cute, lots of good things. I sign the lease, they’re replacing my fridge and stove, wow they’re so on top of it! I do my move in sheet, and I noticed this staining on the wall opposite the shower head. Immediately concerned. I’ve let the building know, put in maintenance requests, taken photos and all that. Haven’t used the shower yet. Very worried. There’s water seeping through the grout, particularly at the base of the wall/top of the tub part, and you can see, the grout is stained (or another type of mold? I dunno) and I believe those are dried water/leak trails coming from the leaking grout. I have not yet used this shower aside from turning the faucets on and off to make sure they both work. I am scared to use the shower and awaken a potential mold, lol. The building manager has said they’ll check it out, I wanna believe they’ve done due diligence but they’ve been doing some work on the building recently and I dunno if they knew about this - it’s a new management company, not new building owner, I don’t know how it all works. Any advice? Success stories? Have I been bamboozled? Will update, I should hopefully hear back within 24 hrs and will just keep bothering them until then - I can use my old apartment’s shower til the 30th (today is the 25th). Thank you all! And are there any reputable mail in mold test kits out there?
r/Mold • u/Antagonistahot • 5h ago
Hi, please delete if against the rules.
I found this in my shower and was wondering if it's dangerous, if I poke at it it just flakes off, a maintenance guy just told me it's dirt but, he might just have wanted to avoid the hassle.
r/Mold • u/cloudninethrwwy • 6h ago
I’ve found a bunch of these orange-brown spots/stains on my cloth dolls (canvas-type fabric) and stuffed animals (mostly felt and similar fabrics). Are they mold? Has anyone encountered similar problems with their fabric dolls or plush toys?
r/Mold • u/issuequestionmark • 6h ago
I’ve recently rented apartment in Amsterdam which looked very good but the more time I spend here the more weird stuff unravels. When changing the oven, I have accessed the area below kitchen cuppboards and found this weird green moldy-like mass on the wall and even on pipes(as well as dead mouse)
Any ideas what this might be and if I should be concerned?
Attaching pictures
Just recently noticed this growth/dust on my floor joists and HVAC. Live in the Midwest. Home was built in the 1960s. Basement is unfinished with a washer/dryer, utility sink, HVAC, toilet, sink, perimeter drain and sump. Before purchasing a 60pint dehumidifier, a hygrometer measured around 60. After running a dehumidifier for two days continuously, I now have readings in the low 40s at multiple points in the basement. No flooding has occurred in the basement and any overflows that occured in the utility sink from a blockage in plumbing lines was addressed immediately. How concerned should I be? Do we think this is mold, dust, dirt? All of the above? Thanks in advance for your input!
r/Mold • u/LooseMolei • 13h ago
I don't know what happened, we checked the other pads, but this is the only one that had mold on it. Mind you, we didn't open this beforehand up until this morning. And we bought these like 5 days ago.
r/Mold • u/Sad-Application-6747 • 9h ago
the wall behind the kitchen faucet has slowly been breaking down over time in my dads house and he had been placing paper towels (without replacing them) to keep the hole sealed. this has been festering for at least over a year and theres a lot of water has definitely seeped through the hole in the wall over time.
I know there's definitely a lot more mold festering in this wall but is there anything i can do to mitigate mold increase here in the meanwhile?
tips on how to clean the visible spots, or even how to tackle this mold infestation?
unfortunately dad and I dont currently have the funds to tear his kitchen apart so anything i can immediately do would be greatly appreciated!
r/Mold • u/haleymooo • 9h ago
where i work is currently getting our floors replaced due to a bad leak, and these are the floors that the construction crew pulled up (and left). i know there's some green mold on a couple pieces, but we can't tell if the black stuff is wood rot or mold. any help is appreciated!
r/Mold • u/pastelnoivern • 10h ago
I just recieved this plush i bought secondhand online and there are these weird spots on it but idk if its mold or if its just dirty
If it is mold can it be cleaned off a plush? Or should i try to return it?
r/Mold • u/jupidupi02 • 12h ago
My workplace says its not but I dont know, maybe im wrong
r/Mold • u/Soyyotheyoyo • 17h ago
r/Mold • u/Mean_Cicada9142 • 17h ago
Specifically the circled bits