5 Levels of Mold Remediation — How to Deal With Mold
The threshold per the IICRC S520 is once we’re greater than 10SF of visible contamination, it’s recommended to have the mold professionally remediated with full containment and negative air pressure established, HEPA air scrubbers, etc. Based on the amount of contamination, mold removal can be divided into five categories. Learning which level of mold remediation you’re […]
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 […]
Here’s what you should know about a mold inspection, testing and when you should contact a mold specialist.
We can all experience mold overgrowth in our homes without even noticing it. Due to its tendency to grow in dark places, mold can be hidden from plain sight. If you don’t have mold allergies, you may not even notice it growing for an extended period of time. That’s why mold inspection and testing are […]
Our Pets Reveal A Lot About the Overall Health of our Homes
Do you have a furry friend — or two — at home? If you are lucky enough to share your life with a pet, you don’t need us telling you they are one of the family which is exactly why paying attention to their health is so important. There is one invisible threat we often forget […]
Young Children and Mold – Why Mold Removal is a Must
Our home is supposed to be a safe place where we can hide away from the bad weather and keep our children safe from allergies and colds. However, there are possible dangers lurking inside as well. Mold is a sneaky fungus. Although not toxic in itself, when we breathe it in it becomes highly hazardous. […]
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 […]
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? […]
Non-Toxic Methods to Eliminate Mold Growth
Mold is common and develops rapidly in places that are dark and moist. You might not even notice it in your home for a long time. The places where mold might appear are your basement, kitchen, and bathroom, or any other room that comes into contact with water. As a matter of fact, it takes […]
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 […]
