Great diversity of mold grow in the household, most relatively benign and no more than a nuisance, although all mold should be addressed with caution. One type in particular, however, is a more dangerous matter. It is called Stachybotrys, and known colloquially as toxic black mold, or simply just, black mold.

Toxic black mold is really style of greenish in colour, though quite dark, almost black. It is somewhat slimy to the touch. Black mold grows on anything with a cellulose base, such as wood, paper, cardboard and even wallboard or drywall. Sometimes it will grow under carpet or behind paneling, and can grow inside walls, where it may be posing a health risk without even being detected.
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