What is the key difference between mold and mildew?

Mold and mildew are different words that mean the same thing. I've noticed that some people think mildew is the green stuff that sometimes grows on the exterior walls of buildings. read more

The key difference between Black mold and the mildew is their appearance. The black mold takes up a fuzzy appearance whereas mildews are flat colony units. Black molds are green or black in color while mildew is gray or white in color. read more

We are often asked about the differences between mold vs mildew and about the best method for cleaning mold and mildew. Mold and mildew are both types of fungi and are similar in many ways. The chart below shows some of the major differences. read more

The main difference between mold and mildew is that mold penetrates the surface of the attached material whereas mildew grows on the surface of the material. Mold mainly grows on food as well as permanent materials while mildew grows on damp surfaces of papers, fabrics, and various organic materials. read more