Mold and mildew refer to the same thing. Mold in your home is unsightly and it destroys any material it grows on. In homes, mold has been isolated from damp walls, wallpaper, PVC/paper wall covering, gypsum board, dust (from floor, carpet and mattress, and upholstered-furniture), acrylic paint, UFFI, leather, HVAC insulations, filters and fans, humidifier water, leather, … [Read more...] about Mold and Mildew- do we need them?
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Mold Allergies
An allergy can trigger symptoms similar to a generic respiratory allergic reaction. It is an overreaction of the immune system to a substance that's harmless to most people, such as mold or pollen. Mold allergies can cause serious illness to about 12% of human population that is sensitive to mold. Mold allergies are caused by mold spores and fine fragments when inhaled by … [Read more...] about Mold Allergies
Testing For Mold In Former Marijuana Grow Operations Houses
Testing for mold can be useful after a house has been used for illegal marijuana grow ops. Most people wonder whether testing for mold could help determine whether a home was ever used for marijuana grow ops. The simple answer is no because the limiting factor to mold growth in houses is moisture regardless of the source of moisture. Houses used for grow ops usually have … [Read more...] about Testing For Mold In Former Marijuana Grow Operations Houses
How Mold Grows in Your Home- Optimum Mold Growth Conditions
If we're to control mold, we need to understand how it grows. Mold requires four things in order to grow: water, food, suitable temperature and air. The requirements for these four things differ from one type of mold to another. For example some require more water than others. Air is readily available everywhere, so that condition for mold growth is always met. But if … [Read more...] about How Mold Grows in Your Home- Optimum Mold Growth Conditions
Hidden Mold: What to Do When You Can’t See Mold, but Still Suspect a Mold Problem
Hidden mold is defined as mold that you can't see, but you can smell a musty odor that tells you there may be mold somewhere. Hidden mold can be found in places we don't always suspect. What to do if you have hidden mold? If you can see mold, the solution is easy. Simply have it identified so you know whether it's a toxic mold or not and then safely remove the … [Read more...] about Hidden Mold: What to Do When You Can’t See Mold, but Still Suspect a Mold Problem