Not All Mold Can Be Prevented: The Case of Condominium Bathroom Mold
Condominium bathroom mold: it's causes are not always apparent. Even when you're clean and careful, sometimes a leak in an unsuspecting place causes mold growth.
For Philadelphia and South Jersey: 7 Steps To Prevent Bathroom Mold
Mold and mildew in your bathroom stink - literally! Here's how to prevent bathroom mold with these easy steps. And what to do to remove it if it's already there.
9 Reasons You DON’T Want to Use Bleach to Kill Mold
Some information on the web still suggests using chlorine bleach to kill mold in your Philadelphia or Cherry Hill home. Here are 9 compelling reasons why you don't want to use bleach to kill mold - and what to do instead!
Did you know? September is Mold Awareness Month!
Why have a mold awareness month? To increase knowledge about the dangers of mold and mycotoxin exposure on health!
Water, mold and termites – or yet another reason to get your home dry quickly after water damage
Termites are attracted to certain odors produce by indoor mold growth that might make your home seem especially yummy to them. If your home hasn't been dried completely after water damage from a flood, and/or there is evidence of mold damage it’s important to hire a trained pest control professional to inspect your home for possible termite damage.
Cleaning mold damage is NOT a DIY’er job!
Research has shown: exposure to toxic mold can cause serious illness. And, more research comes out each year demonstrating how bad mold illness can be. Don't risk the health of your family or employees by trying to clean mold damage yourself!
On Property Management, Risk Management, and Professional Water Damage Remediation
On the surface, it might appear cheaper to have a carpet cleaning company extract water from the carpets. Unfortunately, if they leave the wallboard wet, as they did in this case, mold grows. If you're a property manager, make sure your risk management plan includes professional water damage remediation with a company who has meters to measure the moisture!
Water Damaged Buildings, Mold and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
This post is a discussion of a new case report, a recently published article from The American Journal of Case Reports. The article suggests there's hope for those currently struggling with mold and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Mold Growth After New Construction: Moldy Drywall
Moldy drywall after new construction is frustrating! And the problem leaves homeowners with many questions, not the least of which is “How can this happen?” But recent research findings published in the journal Indoor Air suggests that the problem of moldy drywall might begin with the way it's manufactured.
Mold and Legal Issues: Front Load Washing Machine Settlements
The problem with washing machines and mold: mold grows in the gaskets of the high-efficiency machines. For a lot of people, it's a non-issue. However, if you're a mold sensitized individual, the parent of infants and young children, someone who has asthma and allergies to mold, or a person with a compromised immune system, washing machine mold growth has been a BIG issue. Here's what you need to know about the class action lawsuit settlements.