Mold Response (Chris): was Lapworths

Chris, it is rather straightforward. Mildew will make a grown man cry. Mold will make a crying man groan. Cheers Charlie From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Campbell Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 10:11 AM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] RE: Peggy and Bill Lapworth's Cal 46 -- help wanted (Doug) Michael Kennedy wrote: > > > We had a lot of mildew in Conquest but it came right off with a spray > mildew cleaner. Mold would probably be another matter. > > OK, Cal sailors, what's the difference between mold and mildew? In my mind, "mildew" is what I have below in my boats, and "mold" is the stuff that scares timid people. I have potential clients calling me all the time, trying to avoid eviction by asserting "there is black mold all over the apartment." "Black mold" is a current phobia, it seems. That's why my boats have mildew below. So what's the difference? Chris Campbell Yahoo! Groups Links