Can Rubber Grow Mold

When mold forms on rubber, it’s important to kill and remove it quickly to prevent long-term damage. Because rubber is porous, the mold may penetrate the surface of the rubber. Eventually, this can cause the rubber to fall apart. Both vinegar and bleach are effective at killing mold.

What surfaces can mold not grow on?

Food, clothes, walls, and even the soil. There are no real natural surfaces that repel it. In fact even living creatures like sloths are known to have algae growing on their fur!

What surfaces can mold grow on?

Mold will grow in places with a lot of moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or where there has been flooding. Mold grows well on paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood products. Mold can also grow in dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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