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Mold is a term used to describe a type of fungus that is an often fuzzy-looking growth that appears on the surface of organic materials in damp conditions, both outdoors and indoors. Molds may be gray, black, green, yellow, orange or various other colors, and may have a velvety or wooly texture.
Appearance. Mold is usually fuzzy in appearance. It can be many different colors, including blue, green, yellow, brown, gray, black, or white. Mildew usually grows in a flat pattern and may appear either powdery or downy. Powdery mildew usually starts out white and may later turn yellow, brown, or black. Wear a facial mask to prevent breathing in mold or mildew spores as well as to protect yourself from breathing fumes given off by the cleaning product you use. 2  Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands from the mold and mildew as well as from the cleaning product you use. 3  Use an antimicrobial mold and mildew remover.