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What is mildew?
Mildew is a genre of mould - a funguslike organism that thrives in moisture-rich environments and can produce on any damp, flat surface: ceilings, tile grout, window sills, walls and even floors.
The boycott mildew that is commonly found in bathrooms is usually stachybotrys chartarum. In eminently quantities it can cause health problems in both animals and people.
Not only does mildew look homely, it also produces a musty odour and, in unaired environments, can spread alarmingly instantly. Spores move through the air and can settle and grow on any surface that is damp enough.
Mildew grows swiftly in warm, poorly aired rooms such as bathrooms and cellars, and it's a well-known problem in new builds because of moisture in the building materials.
How can I prevent it?
The most material thing to do is to reduce the moisture in the room. Mildew can't survive in a dry territory. There are many ways to do this.
Source: The National