We’ve all be told just how wonderful houseplants are for our indoor air. But what happens when your potting soil begins to grow mold. Is mold in houseplant soil safe? Ideally you never want to invite mold into your home and adding houseplants to your life could certainly do this. But before you remove every plant in your home, let’s take a look at mold in plant soil, how to prevent it, as well as how to remove it. What Types Of Mold Grow In Plant Soil? Houseplant mold is ... continue reading...

When was the last time you ventured into your attic? Probably been a while hasn’t it? Attics typically remain empty spaces that are often forgotten about until a roof leak occurs. Since attics are often “out of sight, out of mind” they easily become a hotbed for mold. Believe it or not, attics are one of the most common places for mold growth in a home. This is because attics have the perfect conditions for mold growth. Moisture, heat, and humidity are attic mold’s best friends. Let’s ... continue reading...

Crawl spaces (aka crawlspaces) are often overlooked areas of one’s home. They are totally out of sight and therefore forgotten about. But just like attics, crawl spaces offer an irresistible home for mold. It is very important to understand the ways to prevent crawl space mold as well as what to do if you find it. But first… What Is A Crawl Space? A crawl space is essentially a hollow area found under some homes between the ground and the first floor. It's usually roughly 1 – 4 ... continue reading...

Bathroom mold, basement mold, shower mold, and even attic mold are usually what comes to mind when you ask someone to think about areas of their home that are prone to mold. But did you know that almost every HVAC system develops mold at some point? Even more frightening is the fact that the fastest way to spread mold through a building is through a forced-air HVAC system. Every time your HVAC system turns on, thousands of microscopic mold spores travel through the air ducts of your home and ... continue reading...

When it comes to toxic mold, most people’s focus is on their house (or workplace). Seems logical right? After all, this is where mold most frequently happens. But what about your car?  Can it get moldy? Is mold in a car dangerous? Yes, your car can grow mold as well as be contaminated with mycotoxins. Both scenarios are unhealthy and can be dangerous. Mold in cars is an often-overlooked source of health issues. Not only can your car interior be a host for toxic mold but your ... continue reading...

In my quest to discover mold removal products that work, I stumbled on Endurance BioBarrier. Intrigued, I spent quite a bit of time on their website, on the phone with customer service, and snooping around the internet for additional insight. Honestly, the Endurance BioBarrier seemed a little too good to be true. It really did. I mean, how is it possible that there is a product that can prevent mold for 25 years??? But before we get to that, we have to chat about the ... continue reading...

Before I dive into the PureBiotics review I need you to please read my post on Biofilm and Mold. It will help you understand this whole PureBiotics line of products so much better! When it comes to cleaning throwing the good microbes out with the bad is not the best approach. Your home is a living organism of sorts and you want to encourage healthy microbes to do their work. Probiotics are live microorganisms, long incorporated into certain foods and dietary supplements, that are ... continue reading...

Vital Oxide is an interesting product in that it utilizes oxidation to disrupt and prevent mold formation. I spent quite a bit of time looking into the technology to get a better understanding on whether or not this would really remove mold. How Vital Oxide Works Vital Oxide kills germs in two primary ways. With bacteria it alters certain amino acids and the RNA of the bacteria to cause a breakdown of the cell wall and eventual death of the organism. When it comes to viruses, ... continue reading...

Almost everyone has heard Concrobium mentioned when it comes to mold remover products. It is one of the most widely used on the market. Concrobium Mold Control claims to effectively eliminate existing mold, prevent mold re-growth and eliminate musty odors with no harmful chemicals.  This is marketed as a no-scrub product. How Does Concrobium Work? You see, the active ingredients in Concrobium create a tri-salt polymer that is very alkaline. Mold does NOT like an environment ... continue reading...