Dos and Don’ts — How to Get Rid of Black Mold
Having black mold in our homes is extremely unhealthy and can cause severe skin irritation and even respiratory problems. Some people are also allergic to it, and inhaling the spores can send them to the hospital. So removing the mold and getting it out of our houses as soon as possible has to be our …
Black Mold Exposure — What It Is and Isn’t
By now, all of us have come across articles that talk about how dangerous exposure to black mold can be. Apparently, in some severe cases, it can even cause cancer and death. But is there any medical research to back up these claims? Here’s what we need to know about black mold exposure. What Is …
Mold and How It Works
Ah, mold. We’ve all had a moldy patch or two on the bathroom wall at some point. Many of us also enjoy blue cheese, and who hasn’t had last week’s bread go all blue and fuzzy? However, there is more to it than that. Mold is everywhere — quite literally. Even if we can’t see …
Typical Delays When Closing on a Home
Though selling a property is easy for most real estate agents, buyers often find that closing on a home takes way too long for a variety of reasons. It takes about four weeks on average to get everything ready. In most cases, the delays come down to repairs required to pass a home inspection. It’s …
Is There Mold on Your Christmas Tree?
Tree Mold and Allergies The holiday season that starts in late November and continues throughout December can hold some unexpected danger in the form of our seemingly innocent Christmas tree. Christmas tree mold could pose a threat to people with allergies and asthma. In fact, studies published in 2007 and 2011 by allergist Dr. Lawrence …
Can I Paint Over Mold?
Although getting a can of paint and painting over the mold we’ve just found in the bathroom seems like a good idea, experience has shown it’s the worst thing we can do. As it turns out, painting over mold can lead to legal trouble, harm our health, and drive money out of our wallets. Worst …
Is There Black Mold in Your Air Vents?
No matter if we’re young or old, rich or poor, black mold can sprout in every house out there. It doesn’t really care about our location or whether we would like to deal with it; mold is a problem most, if not all, homeowners have to combat at some point. However, what many of you …
Mold Prevention Tips for New Construction
Mold can be a real pain to property owners as well as new construction projects. Not only are you guaranteed not to sell your property without proper remediation, but there’s also a risk of various health issues in a moldy house. Luckily, we at Mold Solutions can help you with that. However, we don’t just …
Pink Mold 101: What It Is and How to Prevent It
When it comes to mold, most homeowners are wary of the black kind — it sounds as if it would be the most dangerous one, right? Well, as it turns out, pink mold isn’t as harmless as its name might suggest. About Pink Mold and Where It Can Show Up Unfortunately, pink mold, or Aureobasidium, …
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