Suspect mold? Testing for mold is the best way to determine if you have a mold problem. If you can see it and smell it, you can sometimes skip the testing to save money but you NEVER want to skip the final testing. As Angie Hicks explains in a recent article:   “Do the remediation and then do the post test because the post test is going to be very important to make sure that the remediation was done properly,” said Angie’s...

  Mold is present everywhere both inside and out. It is really a question of what species of mold and how much there is. Not all mold is dangerous to your health and some are worse than others.  A relatively small number of mold species, 50 out of over 100,000, have been identified as producing a toxin known as mycotoxins. That small percentage feels astronomic when you suspect mold in your home.  As a homeowner you want to do one...

  Your laundry room has all the conditions necessary for mold spores to begin their destruction.    Water is the primary ingredient for mold to grow. Unseen water leaks, which may occur where water enters the hoses, exits through the disposal line, or from a leak in the washing machine tank, are the primary cause of mold in the laundry room.    Many laundry rooms are closed off without a window which slows air circulation. A...

  Along with the standard spring cleaning tasks people might not think to check for excess moisture that could lead to mold growth and take steps to prevent mold from becoming a problem in the home.   Not to sound like a broken record…..the key to mold control is moisture control   Add these tasks to your spring routine:   Clean and repair roof gutters regularly.   Make sure the ground slopes away from the building...

  Mold growth is inevitable, as mold spores travel through the air and grow once the spores land on wet surfaces. The easiest way to prevent the infestation is to wipe down and dry the surfaces but when that is not enough it is time to pull out the “big guns” A professional can evaluate, remove and remediate a mold problem quickly and safely.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency suggests that you should only attempt to...

This year’s heavy fall rains and mild winter temperatures have produced an unseasonable need for mold prevention and detection. We are not exactly having a heat wave, but temperatures have been well above normal. Mold spores would normally die off during a cold snap but in warmer weather, mold continues to grow and spread. While most are thrilled with the mild temperatures, dreaded frost and snow in typical winter months prevent mold from...