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

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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

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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 […]

The Most Common Causes for Toxic Black Mold

Toxic black mold causes a wide variety of issues and something we all want to avoid if at all possible. It has the ability to affect our health, the structure of our house and can ruin our furniture. Plus, it can spread very quickly without the homeowner’s knowledge because it typically grows in areas that […]

Household Mold Growth and Where to Go From There

Your first instinct when you find mold in your house might be to panic and think the worst. While no household mold is considered “good,”, there are some that release more toxins than others. Along with causing possible health concerns, household mold causes discoloration on your walls, a dank, musty smell throughout your house, and […]