A warning has been issued to smartphone users, cautioning them about taking their phones into the bathroom while showering. A woman identified only as Andi took to social media to share a disturbing discovery she made after removing her phone case. Holding up the empty case, she showed how it’s speckled with black mold. The high humidity from the steam of a shower creates the perfect environment for mold to thrive. Not only can fungus grow inside the case, but users have found that steam also damages the device’s internal hardware, even if the phone is water-resistant. Black mold can be both toxic and non-toxic, even though most people assume all black mold is harmful. While exposure to either can result in the manifestation of symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and runny nose, toxic black mold can have very serious health consequences. Exposure to the fungus can cause things like asthma and respiratory issues. Identifying the difference can be difficult, but toxic black mold is said to have a more potent smell and potentially slimy appearance.
Why You Should Never Take Your Smartphone Into the Bathroom While Showering
A warning has been issued to smartphone users, cautioning them about taking their phones into the bathroom while showering. A woman identified only as Andi took to social media to share a disturbing discovery she made after removing her phone case. Holding up the empty case, she showed how it’s speckled with black mold. The high humidity from the steam of a shower creates the perfect environment for mold to thrive. Not only can fungus grow inside the case, but users have found that steam also damages the device’s internal hardware, even if the phone is water-resistant. Black mold can be both toxic and non-toxic, even though most people assume all black mold is harmful. While exposure to either can result in the manifestation of symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and runny nose, toxic black mold can have very serious health consequences. Exposure to the fungus can cause things like asthma and respiratory issues. Identifying the difference can be difficult, but toxic black mold is said to have a more potent smell and potentially slimy appearance.