BLACK MOLD ON WINDOW SILLS: CAUSES, TREATMENT & PREVENTION

Typically in winter, due to condensation, you will find water (moisture) around your windows. This water drips down to the bottom of the windows and affects the drywall mold removal Long Beach around it leading to mold growth, which is a frustrating sight.

If you have black mold on your window sills, then you are probably looking for ways to remove them without getting more stressed than you already are about the appearance of molds in and around your windows.

Black mold around windows are not only unattractive and harmful to your health; it can also damage your window by eating into the window frames. So it is crucial that you have any mold on your window frame removed immediately.

This article will discuss the causes of black mold on your windows, natural ways to get rid of it, tips to prevent mold from coming back or finding a new home somewhere within your home/apartment, and some of the frequently asked questions.

What are the causes of black mold on window sills?
There are several reasons why mold may be growing on your windowsills, but the primary culprit is moisture (either from leaks or condensation). Bathroom and kitchen windows are most vulnerable to mold growth.

Cleaning your window frames without paying attention to the source of moisture means you will have to be cleaning every time the mold appears again. When this continues after some time, the mold will eventually damage your windows. Also, mold spores released while you’re cleaning may irritate your eyes and skin or affect your lungs and nervous system adversely.

To avoid any unpleasant structural damage or mold health issues, you should find out where the source of moisture is on your windowsill and fix it. Some of the common causes of moisture that can lead to mold growth on your window frames are:

Leaking pipes
Faulty heating or ventilation system
Leaking roof or damaged window frames that causes the collection of rainwater on your window
Moisture from tap/ Steam from cooking or showers (kitchen and bathroom window)
Rising damp
Inadequate airflow