The Why? Water intrusion problems and other maintenance issues in any home can be better addressed when the owner is aware of the issue at hand. The adage “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” could not ring more true when it comes to homeownership and creating and maintaining good air quality. Most … Read more
Not all mold inspection companies are created equally. Sadly, there are varying degrees of detail and depth in which companies assess the health of a home. Unfortunately, clients often come to us when another company has already tested their home for mold. As a result, a couple of things may happen: 1.) A previous inspector … Read more
When people ask us what we do, we respond that we specialize in mold inspections for hypersensitive individuals. The diagnostic term for the illness that this segment of the population deals with is called CIRS, otherwise known as Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. That’s a mouthful! Of course, the next natural question is, “What is CIRS?” … Read more
The Context of the Question Once someone has had one mold exposure, it is common that they become more vigilant and seek to avoid future water intrusions and water-damaged buildings the best they can. As we have emphasized in previous articles such as What is CIRS?, the first and often most critical step is to … Read more
Symptoms of Mold Illness (CIRS) Mold is very much an invisible enemy. The first hurdle our clients must face is confirming that their illness’s root cause is, indeed, mold. To start, let’s take a look at what symptoms are commonly caused by mold. These symptoms have been studied and identified by Dr.Ritchie Shoemaker and confirmed … Read more
It is challenging for many people, who are not as sensitive, to understand the extremes those affected by CIRS must go. In many cases, those who are highly sensitive to water-damaged buildings and the mycotoxins they create must walk away from everything they own and start over. Not only are they starting over with a … Read more
Complaints are particularly common in some of the newer and more energy-efficient buildings where all windows are sealed closed, meaning there is not much fresh air making its way inside. The Problem With Office Vents While the main job of an office air conditioner is to cool down the air, it also simultaneously acts as … Read more
The lung has defense mechanisms that try to suppress the growth of mold spores deposited in the alveoli and the bronchi. Some of these defense mechanisms include anatomical barriers and natural innate immunity. However, toxic mold has unique properties that counteracts these defenses, making the body vulnerable to allergic reactions and infections. The fungal virulence … Read more
No matter how hard you try to clean them, mold will always grow back and spread to other items in your bedroom. The best way to get rid of it completely is to dispose of affected items that cannot be salvaged. Other non-porous items should be properly cleaned and left out to dry before you … Read more
This procedure helps to determine the extent of the mold problem in your home so that they can know what level of contamination they are dealing with. The information gathered from the mold assessment is used to plan for removal, cleanup, and repair. Water Damage Restoration There is no point in removing mold from your … Read more