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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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For Philadelphia and Cherry Hill area homeowners: How to Remove Garage Mold Safely

Because garages open to the outdoors, removing garage mold is one of the few times a homeowner can safely do their own mold remediation because you don't need to build containment or apply negative air on the space. Here are the 5 steps you need to take to remove it.

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For Business Owners & Homeowners: 8 Things You Don’t Want to Do if You Find Mold

There's so much misinformation out there on the Web that tells you what to do if you find mold. But do you know what NOT to do? Here's our list:…

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