Black Mold

[jjomartin]

Our neighbors have been out of their home for several months and we just found out that is covered in Black mold.  This might sound silly but can it spread?  We live in a closely built subdivision. So our home is basically right next to this house.  

[Jaybay]

Black mold is the stuff that tends to get going in damp places like your bathroom or kitchen grout and tile.  It can be easily killed with bleach or Tilex.  A small spot isn't dangerous at all.  It's when mold accumulates all over the house and in between walls that you start to notice respiratory problems.  There are many kinds of mold that are black, or dark-colored.  Not all have toxic spores dangerous to humans.

[potts20]

Just a quick question, what does black mold look like.  Kinda dumb question huh?  I was just wondering because there is a funny looking spot in my house that looks like mold, and it is blackish, but my husband said it was something else.  I dont remember what he said it was, but I am worried because I have a one year old who gets into everything, and an infant.  I dont want to have problems with that.  

[Jaybay]

No.  You shouldn't have any problem unless you have an adjoining wall, and it sounds like you don't.  Bad luck for your neighbors - that house is going to have be gutted inside and rebuilt from the sound of it.