The Hidden Costs of Mold: How Ignoring the Problem Can Impact Your Health and Wallet
When it comes to mold, out of sight shouldn’t mean out of mind. Mold growth, especially black mold, can have serious consequences for your health, your home, and your finances. Ignoring mold issues—whether from post-flood mold in Chicago or unnoticed buildup in a St. Louis home—can lead to escalating problems that require costly mold remediation. […]
Black Mold in Drain Pipes: How to Detect and Safely Remove Mold from Your Home’s Plumbing
Mold can show up in unexpected places, and one of the most overlooked spots in your home is inside your drain pipes. Black mold, a particularly harmful type, thrives in dark, damp, and poorly ventilated areas—making your plumbing an ideal breeding ground. Understanding how to detect and safely remove mold from your home’s plumbing is […]
Understanding and Preventing Mold: Black Mold vs. Black Toxic Mold
Black mold doesn’t always mean toxic mold. Understand the differences and learn how to effectively prevent mold growth in your home for a safer, healthier environment.
6 Types of Harmful Mold That May Be Lurking in Your Home
Mold is present pretty much everywhere in nature, especially in highly humid and hot environments. However, certain types usually breed in homes, where they can pose a significant threat to health. Here are the 6 types of mold most commonly found in homes, as well as tips for recognizing and eliminating them. 1. Stachybotrys Most […]
Everything You Need to Know About Window Mold
Wiping mold off our windows is one of the most universally hated chores! Not only is it hard work, but it can also get pretty messy without the right equipment. Still, allowing mold to grow inside your house can cause severe health issues, including respiratory problems such as asthma and even allergic reactions. Since mold […]
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 […]
Black Mold and Health Risks — Preventing Black Mold Growth in Your Home
Has your home recently experienced water damage? Have you started seeing black or dark green spots in the corners of your home? If so, you might have a black mold problem that you should take care of as soon as possible. Do you want to know what the common risks associated with black mold are? […]
Common Signs That Your Home Has a Mold Problem
While you may think of your home as a rock-solid, dependable, and unchanging place, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Whether you live in a house or an apartment, you’re residing inside a living, breathing space. However, in that same space reside millions and millions of microscopic beings, which you breathe in all the […]
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 […]
