Mold on bread is a common occurrence when the bread is left in a warm damp place. This happens because mold spores are in the air all the time and with time settle on surfaces including exposed food such as bread. The bread can be contaminated with mold spores from the bakery and that is why bread develops mold growth even before it is unwrapped. The carbohydrate and water … [Read more...] about Can Mold On Bread Make You Sick?
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Testing For Mold- Why and How To Test for Mold in Your Home
Basic testing for mold is not difficult and neither expensive. Property managers or homeowners do not have to hire a contractor to test their homes for mold. Basic testing for mold can determine whether there is a serious problem that requires professional help. Bear in mind that some people think that testing for mold is not a good idea. They argue that: Testing for … [Read more...] about Testing For Mold- Why and How To Test for Mold in Your Home
Mold- The Agony Of Living In A Moldy House
Mold has been in the news! Recently we received the email below and the sender agreed we could share it with our readers. Here, we're talking of the agony of living in a moldy house. "Dear Dr. Kung'u: An article of yours was recently posted on a listserv in the States to which I belong, and I am curious about your work. Several years ago now, I lived in a building which had … [Read more...] about Mold- The Agony Of Living In A Moldy House
The Halloween Mold and Bacteria
During Halloween the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary: microscopic black mold may turn into giant monsters, the tiny bacteria cells could turn into huge amoebae-like giants capable of engulfing and digesting several human beings at once. Watch out on mold and bacteria on Halloween. These destructive creatures may turn into super- decomposers on Halloween and destroy … [Read more...] about The Halloween Mold and Bacteria
Alberta mold inspectors and mold testing companies
We're compiling a list of Alberta mold inspectors and mold testing companies. Mold is a serious problem in many Canadian homes and office buildings. Mold develops on damp surface areas of homes and commercial buildings. Dampness may be due to many factors including flooding, leaking roof or pipes, and poor ventilation. If you reside in Alberta and you're looking for mold … [Read more...] about Alberta mold inspectors and mold testing companies