Is Mold a Fungus or a Bacteria?
By ERX – Emergency Restoration Xperts Let’s clear the air real quick… literally 😷. If you’ve ever seen those fuzzy little patches growing in your bathroom, basement, or even your fridge, you’ve probably wondered what exactly mold is. Is it bacteria? Is it fungus? Is it just plain gross? (Spoiler: it’s definitely that last one 💀) Well, you’re not alone in asking this question. Let’s break it down in a way that makes sense — no science degree needed here. So, Is Mold a Fungus? Yup. Mold is 💯 a fungus, not a bacteria. It belongs to the same family as mushrooms and yeasts 🍄. But unlike mushrooms that end up on pizza (yum), mold tends to show up where you don’t want it… like your drywall, shower tiles, or under your kitchen sink. Here’s the basic difference: So yeah, mold is the nasty cousin of the mushroom family 🧫…
