If someone asked you where mold typically shows up in the average home, you’d probably run through a list of the usual suspects: In musty basements and attics, behind old wallpaper, between the bathroom tiles, and maybe in the dark corners of the kitchen. Indeed, these are all places where mold is typically found. But … Read more
The majority of mold infestations in American’s homes are minor—that is, if you don’t wait too long to take action. When the colony is relatively contained and immature, specialists are able to address the problem relatively quickly, leaving you with a lighter bill. But in cases where mold has a strong foothold, the costs of … Read more
So you’ve discovered mold in your home, and you want to deal with the problem as soon as possible. You search Google for mold remediation companies in your area and come up with two or three options. You’ll want to choose one as soon as possible, right? After all, the longer you wait, the worse … Read more
Most people know that mold is not something you want hanging around the house. After all, when a minor mold problem is left unchecked, it might become a major mold problem. The colony expands deep into the walls, floors and ceilings. Cleaning is no longer an option. Professionals have to remove and dispose of infected … Read more
If you want to prevent mold infestation in your home—and all the nagging problems that go along with it—the most important thing you can do is understand the causes. For example, mold loves humidity. That means you want the air to be ventilated and dry inside your home. Mold also thrives on damp or waterlogged … Read more
It’s one of those unfortunate realities of home ownership: Sooner or later, whether it’s flooding or a broken pipe, you’re going to experience water damage of some kind. Older homes are more susceptible, as are homes in wet or snowy climates—but water damage can truly happen to anyone. When it happens to you, the first … Read more
Homeowners don’t have to worry about mold during the winter months: Fact or fiction? The truth is that mold can definitely be a problem during cold winter months—although it’s easy to see why people believe otherwise. The air is dry, the temperature is cold, and levels of liquid precipitation are lower. Logically speaking, mold would … Read more
When you notice mold growing in your home or business, what’s the first thing you do? Many people start scrubbing and attacking the mold with chemicals, hoping to get rid of it as quickly as possible. But there’s something important they don’t realize. There are hundreds of different varieties of mold. They have various degrees … Read more
Have you discovered mold growing in your residence or place of business? If so, there are three paths you can take. First, you can turn a blind eye and hope the problem goes away on its own. Second, you can hire a professional mold remediation specialist to take care of the problem. Third, you can … Read more
Mold is unsightly (though often invisible) and creates an unpleasant odor. It spreads and grows rapidly, and can lead to significant property damages. But these aren’t the most important reasons to prevent mold from gaining a foothold in your home or business. The greatest risks presented by unwanted mold are health-related. People and pets are … Read more