Cold and wet winter months can create the perfect atmosphere for mold to grow. When water from rain, sleet and snow during the winter months gets tracked inside, the increased moisture can create more humid conditions inside your home, allowing mold to grow more quickly. Luckily, there are a few easy ways to reduce and control…
Whenever floodwaters have receded and clean-up has been done, one of the most common mistakes committed by homeowners is overlooking areas where molds and mildew may grow. Most homeowners might have thought they have thoroughly cleaned all possible areas. However, molds have hidden colonies and tend to spread out of control. By the time you discover them, it…
Types of Mold & How They are Affecting Your Home Mold is present all around us. Some forms pose no threat to humans, while others like the dreaded black mold can cause serious health effects like chronic fatigue or coughing. It’s essential to always be on the lookout for mold to protect the health of you…
Flooding is a dreadful disaster to watch out for right after a thunderstorm or hurricane rampage. The floodwater is unfriendly and rots the wood furniture, including doors and cabinets, as water is absorbed by the wood and drywall, eventually causing engorgement of the wood. When water is absorbed in the wood, it ultimately causes mold damage to…
Molds are living organisms that thrive in warm, dark and moist places. Hence, you can expect them to be found anywhere in your home or office during the warm and wet seasons, especially in corners and any place hidden or not regularly cleaned. Molds can also grow on your bags, shoes, furniture, and even on your food.…
People have their own set of fears. They fear things that they see with their naked eye. However, there are things that could be scarier for others and these include what cannot be seen. This also goes with the air quality at homes. What cannot be seen can justify the fear that a person has…
Mold can grow anywhere. You may find it in your bathroom, below your kitchen sink, where a leak can go undetected, or in your musty basement. These are just some of the usual places where you can encounter mold, which can be a possible cause of allergy. Molds are members of the kingdom Fungi. The…
Water. There are five factors that are needed to support fungal growth, but water is the factor most easily controlled indoors and is the one factor every species of mold requires. Other factors that are not all required are temperature, light, nutrients (food source), and PH (molds prefer a slightly acidic environment). Water can also be the…
Mold is a type of various fungi that are made up of microorganisms that exist everywhere. They come in different types. Some may be classified as allergenics, toxigenics, and infectious. These molds can exist in different colors, ranging from green, orange, purple, white, or black. Unfortunately, they can produce asexually or sexually masses of mold spores. Mold…
Fungal and mold spores are a common occurrence for both indoor and outdoor areas. There are certain fungi and mold that are linked with indoor environments, specifically in warm and damp conditions. There are some people in your work area who are highly sensitive to mold and fungi. Some can suffer from nasal or eye irritation. Other…