What is the difference between mold and mildew?

Answer by  ferfer72 (2623)

Mold and mildew are both fungi, but they are not the same thing. They are two different fungi. Mildew is usually gray or white. Mold is usually black, green, red, or blue.

Answer by  karinina (24)

Mold and mildew are both types of fungi. Mold is more apt to grow on foods (but can still be found in bathrooms) , while mildew prefers bathroom surfaces or paper or cloth. Mildew tends to be white or gray and mold can be red, green, black, or blue. Both types of fungi should be eradicated with bleach-type solutions.

Answer by  worker8727 (21)

Mold and mildew are both types of fungi, but they usually have different colors and textures. They both like warm, moist environments. Mold most often grows on food, and mildew is usually found in showers or on fabric or paper. Mold comes in a variety of colors, but mildew is usually gray or white.

Answer by  AlexChen (11)

Mold is made from rotten organic matter in the process of growing fungi. Mildew is the white substance that grows on plants. Mildew is a disease that plants have.

Answer by  bobk (10)

Mildew is on the surface only and appears black and sooty. Mold on the other hand penetrates the surface and can be various colors.