Attic Mold in Spring, It’s a Thing!
Under the right conditions, mold can and will grow all year round. But during the spring, it becomes even more active and grows more rapidly, especially in dark and humid spaces. That’s why attic mold is so widespread, especially when temperatures start rising. So how can we put an end to this pesky fungus? Can […]
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 […]
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 […]
Professional Mold Removal: Do I Have Toxic Black Mold?
Much of our side of the country has been hammered by winter weather these last few weeks so maybe you’ve put off packing those holiday decorations away. Imagine this scenario: You’re putting away the Christmas decorations after a delightful, yet decidedly damp, holiday season and just as you put the last box in place, you […]
Mold Removal with Bleach – Not Recommmended
The topic of mold removal can be overwhelming, especially if you feel like professional remediation services are your only option. Finding mold growth anywhere in your home is alarming, but we actually get many calls from people who are concerned about toxic black mold growing in their bathrooms. Most of the time the mold is […]
Mold Removal and Your Furniture
In the world of mold removal, it might seem like we only focus on removing mold from the walls or permanent fixtures in your house, but what about the items that aren’t anchored to the walls or floors? That’s right. I’m talking about the furniture in your home and, unfortunately, it can host mold just […]
DIY Mold Removal Stain
Over half of the homes in the United States will experience mold at some point in their existence. It’s a natural organism that tends to pop up when it has access to moisture and a feeding source, and unfortunately, those two things aren’t hard to come by. Most people believe that bleach is the best […]
Removing and Preventing Bathroom Mold
If you’ve ever had the joy of pulling back your shower curtain to see some sort of dark, slimy substance at the bottom of your shower curtain or around your faucet, don’t worry. We’ve all been there. Bathroom mold is a very common problem and it doesn’t mean your house is dirty or completely infested […]
