What types of mold are growing in your home? There are a great many different types of mold. We know of approximately 100,000 species of mold. And there's about 150 different types of mold in a house, each of which can have several subtypes. How to identify what types of mold are in your home Scientist spend many years learning to identify the many different … [Read more...] about What types of mold are growing in your home?
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Toxic Mold
It seems as if everyone's heard of toxic mold, often from the news. Sometimes stories about toxic mold have been sensationalized, and many people are now afraid they're seeing toxic mold every time they see any mold in their home. Most of the time, housemold is not toxic. Most of the time, the mold you see in your home is nothing more than a cosmetic concern. But, not … [Read more...] about Toxic Mold
Mold Remediation Guidelines
When to call a professional mold remediation company Although it's tempting to remove any mold you see, it's not always practical or safe to remove it yourself. Removing mold before you know whether it's toxic can make your family feel ill. And sometimes there's simply too much mold for you to remove safely yourself. Mold Remediation Guidelines According to current … [Read more...] about Mold Remediation Guidelines
Mold and Mildew- do we need them?
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?
Mould Health Effects: Facts about Moulds in your Home
Most peoples' first concern about moulds, and rightly so, is for their health. Moulds can cause health problems, but they don't always do so. There is a lot of mis-information online and other media about mould and health effects. Though research on mould health effects is ongoing, little is documented on this subject. This has to do with a few factors, most of which are … [Read more...] about Mould Health Effects: Facts about Moulds in your Home