Think of mildew as "mold lite." They are both fungi, but mildew has shallower roots and is generally less problematic than ...

Mold is a fungi that grows and thrives where moisture and oxygen are present. Outdoors, mold can be found in places like soil ...

especially when it feels inevitable in spaces like the basement and around sinks. Experts say it’s normal for homes to host some amount of the fungal microorganisms we know as mold or mildew.

And if this ends up happening to you on the regular, you're going to have to fight back against the mold or possible mildew that could be lurking inside. A quick look around Reddit threads ...