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Can Mold Cause Cancer?

Exposure to moldy and damp environments is likely to cause serious health effects especially when you get exposed for a long period of time. It is associated with a variety of health problems such as allergies, asthma, and depression. Chronic sinus infections are usually mistaken for common cold but the ugly truth is that most … Read more

What is Black Mold and Where Does it Come From?

Also referred to as stachybotrys, black mold is one of the most common molds you can find indoors. It grows in areas that are damp, dark, and humid as such conditions favor their existence and survival. Like other types of molds, the black mold releases spores into the surrounding air, which can be absorbed through … Read more

3 Ways to Keep Your Shower Mold-Free

Keeping the bathroom clean is an ongoing project, but it’s one of the most worthwhile undertakings for any homeowner. There’s nothing like walking into a bathroom that’s spic-and-span in every respect; it’s like a sanctuary. Some people have the cleaning down to a science, with a regular cleaning schedule and a detailed checklist of tasks … Read more

Living with Mold in Tampa: Part 2—Treatment

Editor’s Note: It was three weeks ago that we published Part I of a two-part guest blog post on the challenges of living with mold in Tampa, Florida. That post, Living with Mold in Tampa: Part 1 — Recognizing the Warning Signs,” was authored by the Tampa-based medical team at BioDesign Wellness Center. If you … Read more

Living with Mold in Tampa: Part 1 — Recognizing the Warning Signs

Editor’s Note: Today, we’re excited to bring you a guest blog post from the medical team at BioDesign Wellness Center — a Tampa-based Functional Medicine and Integrative Healthcare practice with deep expertise in diagnosing and treating mold-related illnesses. At BioDesign, their sole emphasis is on helping patients understand and resolve the underlying cause of their … Read more

3 Common Mistakes that Lead to Mold Problems

As a homeowner, nobody wants to make costly mistakes – and yet the pitfalls are everywhere. That’s part of what makes being a homeowner so challenging and exciting. There is no end to the challenges that arise, and doing things the right way means greater financial health over the long term. Residential mold is one … Read more

3 Common Mistakes Made By Mold Professionals

Everybody makes mistakes – that’s a lesson we all learn very early in life. It’s not supposed to be used as an excuse for negligence or being sloppy, and that’s why it’s so important to learn from our mistakes. That’s how we do better next time around. As with any profession, mistakes commonly occur in … Read more