Mold vs Mildew in Bradenton, FL

Mildew is usually surface-level, powdery or flat, and often cleans off a shower or windowsill. Mold is often darker, fuzzy or slimy, and can grow inside drywall, wood and insulation. Colour alone does not prove either, testing can name it.

If it returns quickly after cleaning, if it is behind tile or drywall, or if there was a leak, treat it as mold and book a mold inspection. Surface mildew can be cleaned, deeper growth needs removal.