There is a difference between mold & mildew.
The term ‘mold’ is often used incorrectly.
GENERALLY black mold will grow worse over time and needs to be treated professionally (of course some people are experts and can do it themselves and claim that there is no longer any problem)
Mildew is generally easier to clean and is often a housekeeping issue.
Steam from a shower is probably mildew, long before it is true mold.
It’s common for most people to claim mold at the first sight of anything black on a wall or ceiling.
The point is, there IS a difference.
FROM HGTV:
Mildew is a surface fungi that can easily be identified as a patch of gray or even white fungus that is lying on the surface of a moist area. Mildew is easily treated with a store bought cleaner and a scrubbing brush.
Mold, on the other hand, can be black or green and is often the result of a much larger infestation. This type of fungus can appear almost “fuzzy” — especially when it is found on food — or even slimy in nature.
