There is no such thing as living in an entirely mold-free environment. There are more than 100,000 kinds of mold in existence, and most have a beneficial purpose—they decompose biological matter that would otherwise drown the world in waste. But when mold spores drift inside your home and find a damp environment, they can grow and prove hazardous to [...]
When homeowners suspect they have a mold issue, some decide to clean it themselves. It’s possible that they can do so with the proper equipment and technique in place, but occasionally, they bite off more than can chew by either underestimating the size of the job or using the wrong materials. Here’s how you can avoid disaster in a [...]
When it comes to mold removal, you may be getting more than you bargained for if you try to do the job yourself, without the proper tools or experience. Mold can affect the health of everyone in your home, and if you don’t complete the job correctly, it can create a larger issue for you, your family and your [...]
It’s not always necessary to do a home check for mold—sometimes it’s in an easily-accessible area that you can see plainly, but other times mold can proliferate quickly and hide in hard-to-get-to places, like inside walls, under carpets, and in crawlspaces. Because mold can adversely affect the health of you, your family and pets, it’s best to have your [...]
New York State’s mold law went into effect on January 1, 2016. Any private or public property that has had a moisture intrusion event, mold growth, resident/occupant complaint(s), or a due diligence request can affect you if you own, manage or maintain a property. What Does The Law Define As Mold? “Mold” refers to any multicellular fungi growth capable [...]
According to the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), the air we breathe indoors is often more polluted than the air outdoors, especially in the major industrialized cities, and this can adversely affect our health. What is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)? The air quality in and around your home or office, as it relates to the health and comfort of the [...]
Where Can Mold Be Found? Mold can be found anywhere, indoors and out. Outside, mold proliferates in shady, damp areas and places where leaves or other vegetation is decomposing. Inside, it can be found in basements, kitchens, and bathrooms—anywhere humidity is a factor. Drywall, ceiling tiles, carpets, furniture, ductwork, roofing, paneling, wallpaper, and the areas around plumbing pipes are [...]
If your home has been flooded, chances are, mold will soon follow. Here’s what you can do to clean it up and take precaution against it returning. How To Dry Out Your Home After A Flood It’s imperative to get the water out of your home as quickly as possible, as mold spores can start growing within a day [...]
While the presence of mold can affect all people and pets, it can impede a child’s health significantly if left to proliferate. If you suspect children in your home are suffering from illnesses caused by mold, it’s important to know what to look for and how to get rid of the offending fungus. How Does Mold Affect Children? It [...]
If you’re diligent about keeping your home mold free, you may want to give your indoor plants a second look—they, too, can harbor mold. But can they be saved? How Do Houseplants Attract Mold? Houseplants can be like children; they give us great joy as we nurture them and watch them grow, but they can get sick, and mold [...]
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