When Pipes Burst
What To Do When Your Pipes Burst As if the pandemic wasn’t startling enough, it seems as though worldly stresses are not likely to stop completely. The state of Texas and all of its residents have grappled with severe winter storms. While Missouri and New York are no stranger to pipe bursts, having sporadic damage […]
The Most Common Kinds of Mold in Houston Homes: How to Get Rid of Them
Mold is a problem in Houston. And unfortunately, many of its residents are not aware of the harm it can bring to the family. The problem with mold is that it can manifest inside your home, the place where you should feel most secure. If you’re lucky, you could part of the group of […]
Mold Warning Signs: How to Spot Mold and What You Must Do
If you’re feeling unwell and have ruled out the common causes, mold could be the primary suspect. While generally harmless, toxic mold can cause allergic reactions. In this article, you will know the different mold warning signs due to prolonged mold exposure. We’ll then discuss what causes mold to grow in your home. From there, […]
Mold Poisoning in Pets: Everything You Need to Know
As a pet owner, you want to give them all the love and care they need as part of your family. Therefore, if they are experiencing symptoms of allergic reactions out of nowhere, there’s a chance you have household mold. In this post, I’ll discuss the threat of mold poisoning in pets. You’ll learn what […]
Mold And Babies: Harmful Effects Of Molds To Children
Your children will always be your top priority. And that’s why you’d go to great lengths to make sure your home is the safest place for them to live. But what if your home becomes a breeding ground for dangerous molds? What do you do? Knowing the terrible effects that mold exposure can have on […]
Difference Between Mold And Mildew: The Real Answer
Mold and mildew — a lot of people wouldn’t be able to tell one from the other off the top of their heads. It’s a shame because spotting the difference between mold and mildew can save lives. This is especially true if you live with someone with a weakened immune system. So today, take the […]
The Drawbacks of a Free Mold Inspection
https://youtu.be/NW7VriK78bQCompanies use different tactics to get obtain new clients. In the mold removal industry, a common technique is to request a free mold inspection. And while “free” might sound too good to pass up, it might not be your best option. Find out all about the drawbacks of a free mold inspection. What is a […]
Mycotoxins
Interestingly, the common term “toxic mold” is a misnomer in that molds are absolutely not toxic or poisonous in and of themselves. However, molds can be toxigenic, meaning that under certain conditions they produce toxins as byproducts, called mycotoxins, which present hazards to human health and wellbeing. The research on mycotoxins is ongoing, with a good […]
What Are The Effects of Breathing In Mold: Continued
On the one hand, ingesting mold can be greatly beneficial to us in the context of its roles in great medical advances such as penicillin or delicious culinary staples like cheese. But on the other hand looms the dark side of mold exposure, where inhaling mold spores into our lungs can cause severe health problems. […]
What are the Effects of Breathing in Mold: An Introduction
What are the Effects of Breathing in Mold Most people know that mold is not good for them or their homes. However, few people realize the specific health risks associated with mold exposure. Mold exposure can come with a variety of symptoms and illnesses. Learn about the many negative effects of breathing in mold. The […]
Got Mold While Renting: Who is Responsible?
Mold is an issue nobody wants to deal with, but unfortunately it is a ubiquitous microorganism. There are many ways to get rid of mold and even prevent it if we take the necessary precautions, but we usually do not begin to panic until we see start noticing that greenish gray fuzz creeping on the […]
Why is Carpet Mold Difficult to Detect?
Mold growth can happen anywhere in a home where moisture and biological material is present. This can occur in many locations in a typical home, but one of the most common locations is on or underneath wall to wall carpet. Carpet is also one of the most common locations where mold can grow and go […]
The Importance of an Outside Control Sample for Indoor Air Quality Testing
If you’re getting a mold inspection, you need indoor air quality testing. Because mold spores are invisible to the human eye, you can only rely on a lab analysis to identify mold in the air. But the air quality testing process is different than you might imagine. You need both indoor and outdoor samples. Read […]
Mold Inspection: Tools of the Trade
“Why do I need a mold inspection? I can see for myself weather mold is present.” While the tell tale signs of mold- blotchy patches on walls, ceilings, floors or furniture- are sometimes visible, mold often thrives out of sight- inside wall cavities, behind leaky shower stalls, in crawl spaces or attics. As a matter […]
Questions to Ask Your Mold Inspector
Mold is a type of fungus that can affect households all around the world and can be harmful if it stays in a home long enough. Apart from damaging your home, mold can damage one’s health as it may cause irritation to the skin and throat, nasal stuffiness and even coughing. Therefore, as soon as […]
How Can Thermal Imaging Help Find Water Intrusion?
Homes are frequently plagued by problems such as stained walls, peeling paint, or sudden leakages, in the monsoon season. There are multiple ways water can seep into the walls of your house – wear and tear, structural deficiencies or a leak in the drainage system. But is that a major cause for concern? Yes! Water […]
High Humidity and Indoor Air Quality: Is Mold Proliferating in Your Home?
What does humidity control mean for indoor air quality? If you ask most people, even HVAC professionals, you’re likely to hear about humidifiers that can help increase humidity levels in the cold, dry winter months. It’s well known that dry air can cause dry skin discomfort and respiratory irritation. But what you aren’t likely to […]
The Importance of Properly Maintained HVAC Systems for Home Air Quality
The average person today spends about 90% of their time indoors and receives about 72% of their chemical exposure at home. Seemingly counterintuitively, the air in buildings such as offices, schools, and homes can be up to 100 times more polluted than outdoor air,with contaminants such as mold, particulate matter, and chemicals infiltrating what surely […]
Why You Need a Protocol for Mold Remediation
We’ve all read the advertisements guaranteeing ‘100% mold removal’; did you know that completely eradicating mold is technically impossible? Mold exists in visible and invisible forms, you can observe it in blotches and patches near damp or water damaged areas, and it exists in the form of microscopic spores in the air and in moving […]
Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (MVOC)
Experiencing a musty odor (a lot like old cheese or the locker room at high school) every time you step into your basement? Commonly caused by molds and bacteria, these odors are a source of introducing Microbial Volatile Organic to your environment. Microbial Volatile Organic compounds, also known as MVOCs are compounds that are developed […]
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
Did you know indoor air is more toxic than outdoor air? A study published in the Science of the Total Environment reveals that the insides of our homes and office experience higher levels of toxicity; in comparison to our outdoor environment. With sources of air pollution such as fungal spores and mold present in the […]
Why You Should Have a Post Remediation Inspection
An inspection after mold remediation is necessary, because it confirms that the contractor for the remediation has successfully completed the project. Or it will identify any areas that still need remediation so that the contractor can get right to it before the mold spreads. For that reason alone, your remediation company should welcome the follow-up […]
What Happens During Mold Remediation
No one likes surprises when having any kind of work done in one’s home. It is a disruptive situation no matter what the project. In the case of mold remediation, you are going to have strangers in your home in “other worldly” outfits using serious chemicals. You will feel much less stressed if you know […]
Why You Want an Inspection Performed Before Remediation
There are two separate segments of the mold industry: the mold remediation companies and the mold inspection and testing companies. They are not competitors. The two work together to resolve your mold problem. Not only is it considered unethical for the mold remediation company to do the inspection, but in some states, it is actually […]
How Much Does A Mold Inspection Cost?
With more than 400,000 different types of mold out there in the world, the odds are pretty good that you are inevitably going to have to deal with a mold problem at some point in time. The real trick is determining just how serious a mold infestation is, determining how dangerous it is, and figuring […]
How to Get Rid of Mold in Your Home
Mold is unsightly with an unpleasant odor and causes serious damage to your home. It is also hazardous to the health of humans and pets. For people with allergies, asthma or compromised immune systems, mold can cause life-threatening illnesses. It has to go! The best way to get rid of mold is to hire professionals […]
Reasons To Get A Mold Inspection
Finally found the house of your dreams? Looking to sell your grandpa’s hundred year old property and move to a place in the city? Well, there is a lot that you need to do. With your ever-growing to-do list, it is only normal not to have enough time to cover all bases. One particular task […]
Top 5 Tips for Preventing Mold in Your Home
It’s difficult to remove mold. It’s expensive if you hire professionals. It’s time-consuming (and kind of gross) if you do it yourself; it also can endanger your health. But once it has settled in, there is nothing you can do but get rid of it. How much better would it be to never have to […]
An In-Depth Guide to Symptoms of Mold Exposure
Molds can cause a large number of health problems, but we need to keep in mind that there are more than 100,000 species of them and 7+ billion people in the world who may have individualized reactions to the spores and toxins. Some people are more susceptible to mold, some are less. Some people may […]
Warning Signs of Mold Growth
Mold is unsightly and smelly and you don’t want it hanging out at your home. More than that, it can cause serious damage. It eats away at wallpaper, drywall, carpet, wood, tiles, floorboards, and left to its own devices, it can destroy your home. But even more than that, mold is hazardous to your health, […]
The 8 Most Common Types of Mold Found in Homes
Molds, though not animals nor plants, need air, water and food to survive and thrive. The majority of household molds flourish in moist, warm environments and feed on the textiles, decomposing paper, dry wall and wood in your home, as well as nutrient-less synthetic materials, such as paints and pastes. When molds are living on […]
