Mold Exposure Has an Interesting Way of Showing up in Your Medical Findings
It’s hard to deny that mold is one of the most infamous and common household fungi. Besides its musky smell and ugly appearance, mold can pose some serious health risks to anyone living in an infested house. In fact, mold-related mycotoxins are becoming more common in urine test results. What’s even worse is that most […]
Mold in the Air Conditioner? How to Find It and Fix It
Have you noticed a strange moldy odor in your home recently but haven’t been able to figure out what its source is? If you have, the answer may be that it’s coming from your air conditioner. As unlikely and strange as it may seem, mold tends to grow inside ACs that aren’t in use. It […]
Do You Have a Plan If Your House Floods?
Floods can be the result of external, environmental factors or come from the inside of your home. Do you know what you should do in case of a flood? It’s best to be prepared! Here are the 6 steps you should follow to stay safe, prepare, and lessen the extent of water damage: 1. Turn off […]
Sneaky Places in Your Home That Breed Mold
At this point, you’re probably aware of mold and the adverse effects it can have on your health. However, what you may not know is that mold can be quite sly. Given that all it takes is some moisture and germs for mold to start growing, it can creep in the unlikeliest of places. Even […]
How to Eliminate Kitchen & Bathroom Mold
Mold is a more common problem than most homeowners realize. In addition to being unsightly, having kitchen and bathroom mold can also seriously impact our health. In this case, prevention is our best course of action. But what happens if we don’t take mold seriously? Read more to learn about what mold is, prevention strategies, […]
BRR… Potentially Record Setting Cold Coming Our Way, Here’s What to Do!
Why is the Winter a Perfect Time for Mold? Because mold’s favorite living conditions are dark, damp, and humid areas, you would think mold wouldn’t show up until the summer to start wreaking havoc on your home and your breathing. Mold can find a way to grow even in the dead of winter if the […]
How to Deal with Mold, Mildew Smells in Your Washing Machine
Washing machines provide a level of efficiency most of us couldn’t imagine living without. The problem? We’ve also had to deal with a funky smell coming from the machines that seems to be impossible to eliminate completely. We have a solution for even the grimiest of washing machines. Smelly Washing Machines and What to Do […]
Things You Can Do To Reduce Moisture
Moisture is one of the hidden enemies of any household. Moisture will seep into the walls, floors and structure beams, and that will cause a lot of damage to your property. Also high moisture levels eventually lead to the formation of mold. You probably know already what mold is – and one such mold that […]
Failing Sump Pumps and Mold Prevention
The most common “first aid kit” homeowners can use against flooding comes in the form of a sump pump. By definition, these pumps act as an insurance policy and can be installed in the basement or crawlspace. If it so happens that groundwater begins to collect, it will trigger the sensor on the pump, which […]
Don’t Let Mold Jeopardize Your Sale!
Selling a house is a serious business — you want to make sure it’s as appealing to the customer as possible. That’s why you clean, fix loose handles, change light bulbs, and repair squeaky hinges. But when the time comes to seal the deal, the buyer suddenly backs down. After all that hard work, what […]
