(If your shower curtain is fabric or decorative ... Mildew, a type of mold, is easier to remove and tends to less dangerous ...

try removing it with a diluted vinegar solution. Mold can also accumulate on fabric if it's exposed to too much moisture, but it can be removed with a few common household cleaning supplies.

Nonetheless, Apfelbaum notes there are times where it simply doesn’t make sense to try to remove mold from fabric. If air tests come back positive for toxic species of mold, Apfelbaum says he ...

A musty basement isn’t just unpleasant—it can be a sign of bigger moisture problems that lead to mold and mildew growth.