6 Reasons Why Bleach Won’t Work

1. Short Kill Time – Chlorine will flash and not have a long contact time. A longer contact time is needed when it comes to the stronger strains of bacteria and fungi found in buildings. ]Some bacteria and fungi need a minimum of thirty minutes of contact time to be eliminated.
2.Evaporation – Chlorine bleach will [...]

10 Things You MUST Know about Mold and Mold Remediation!

Exposure to mold may result in potential health effects and symptoms such as allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.
There is no practical way to completely eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor air environment; the most effective way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.
If mold is a problem in [...]

Mold Remediaton – What are my mold sampling options?

Wondering what options exist for verification when you suspect that your home or office has been invaded by mold? Well, here are a couple options that will help you get the results you need to restore your peace of mind.
1.  Surface Samples – Swab, Dust, Tape and Bulk Samples
Swab, Dust and Tape samples are  mounted [...]

What are Mycotoxins?

Molds can produce toxic substances called mycotoxins. More than 200 mycotoxins
have been identified from common molds, and many more remain to be identified.
Some of the molds that are known to produce mycotoxins are commonly found in
moisture-damaged buildings. Exposure pathways for mycotoxins can include inhalation ,
ingestion, or skin contact. Although some mycotoxins are well known to [...]

Mold Remediation, what you can do!

Mold can be a serious problem.
Don’t worry, there are things you can do if you believe you have a mold problem.

There are several varieties of mold that can invade your home.
Our Mold Report tells you:

The types of Molds that can invade your home
Detection methods you can use to identify what you have
Consequences of each type [...]

Should I Have My Air Ducts Cleaned After Mold Remediation?

You should consider having the air ducts in your home cleaned if:
There is substantial visible mold growth inside hard surface (e.g., sheet metal) ducts or on other components of your heating and cooling system. There are several important points to understand concerning mold detection in heating and cooling systems:

Many sections of [...]

Mold & Asthma

Molds can trigger asthma episodes in sensitive individuals with asthma.  People with asthma should avoid contact with or exposure to molds.

Additional Resources:

Allergy & Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics (AAN/MA): (800) 878-4403; www.aanma.org
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI): www.aaaai.org
American Lung Association: 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872); www.lungusa.org
Asthma & Allergy [...]

Mold & Health

How do molds affect people?
Some people are sensitive to molds. For these people, exposure to molds can cause symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, wheezing, or skin irritation. Some people, such as those with serious allergies to molds, may have more severe reactions. Severe reactions [...]

What Caused My Mold Problem?

How to Identify the Cause of a Mold and Mildew Problem.
Mold and mildew are commonly found on the exterior wall surfaces of corner rooms in heating climate locations.  An exposed corner room is likely to be significantly colder than adjoining rooms, so that [...]

Texas Tech University mold expert David Straus recommends that homeowners not try to clean up toxic mold themselves.

“Have a professional do it,” says Straus, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Texas Tech University who lost part of his hearing after an exposure to stachybotrys. “The area needs to be contained. … If you get somebody doing remediation and they don’t know mold and haven’t done this before, they [...]

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