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Wood tables are susceptible to mold growth, especially if they have been water-damaged. In fact, anything made of wood in your home—from tables and chairs to cabinets and floors—can grow mold since wood is both an organic material and a porous one. Major flooding and water damage are likely candidates for mold growing on your wood table, but it can also happen simply if the wood table is in a humid environment.

You can kill the mold with a proprietary cleaner, or simply a diluted bleach or even cleaning vinegar or dish soap. Always wear gloves, protective eyewear, and a face mask when dealing with mold.

Mold can be hazardous to your health. Some people are allergic to mold and experience a reaction when exposed to mold spores. The reaction varies from person-to-person, but can include a runny nose, skin irritation, and asthma attack. Mold can also be irritating to people who aren't allergic, causing respiratory, skin, and eye irritation. In some cases, mold exposure can lead to infections.

Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

Wood rot is not as dangerous as black mold. When comparing toxic black mold versus wood rot, black mold is a far more dangerous type of fungus for your health. When someone inhales black mold spores, it can cause severe respiratory issues. Although some people are sensitive to the spores found with wood rot, most people do not react if they inhale wood rot spores.