Mold poses a problem for more than your health; it can be a troublesome issue for your property as it feeds on building material, deteriorating as it goes. … Read More →
Tag Archives: Black Mold
Aging, Senior Health, and Indoor Air Quality – Article
“As bodies age, they unfortunately become more susceptible to various health problems and concerns. Viruses and infections that may have had little to no affect on the health of a twenty-something year old may now make a senior citizen quite ill, due to a weakened immune system, characteristic of growing older. For this reason, the majority of senior citizens will at one point begin needing someone to check in with them and provide care and assistance in various ways throughout the aging process” … Read More →
Toxic Schools Article: Part 2 of 3
“If mold is growing on the ceiling or inside the wall of a classroom, some kids will not be affected at all. Others, however, might experience flu-like symptoms such as runny noses, coughing and breathing difficulties.” … Read More →
Nevada Renter’s Rights Article
Despite relatively low humidity levels, indoor mold can still become a problem in Nevada. Learn your rights as a renter in the event that mold infests your home. … Read More →
Toxic Schools Article: Part 1 of 3
“For nine months a year, 2.6 million students and hundreds of thousands of teachers and other employees spend at least six hours a day in Florida’s public schools. Yet there are no state laws governing how schools should monitor, detect and handle mold buildup and other indoor air-quality issues.” … Read More →
Responding to Household Floods Article
When water has flooded your home, remember that acting quickly and diligently to remove all moisture before mold has a chance to grow is of the utmost importance. … Read More →
Mold in the Work Environment Article
With so much of our lives spent at work, it’s important to make sure that our work environments are safe and free of contaminants, such as mold. … Read More →
Summer Weather Spurring Mold Growth – Article
A look into why we seem to be seeing so many cases of mold this Summer. “”You’re never going to stop mold — it’s always there,” Stephany said. “It’s in the air we breathe. It’s always been there and always will be. But you want to keep the levels of the bad stuff down.” The … Read More →
Creating a Mold Resistant Home Article
An article with tips on how to keep mold from contaminating your home. “There is no such thing as a mold-proof home. Mold spores exist in the air inside our homes, but we can cohabit peacefully as long as those spores don’t find moisture and start growing. If they do, it’s only a matter of … Read More →
Flooding, Water Damage and Mold – Reacting to a Hurricane
In the days that follow a hurricane, the true damage will begin to make itself known, sometimes in the form of dangerous indoor mold growth. … Read More →