Air purifiers aren’t just for your home or office. When you are working towards reducing the number of mold spores you are exposed to, your car comes into play as well. In fact, your car likely has a higher number of mold spores per square inch than your home. This is because you are constantly tracking the outdoors into your car AND for much of the year using recirculated air via your car’s heater and AC system. Car air purifiers come in several different forms, from charcoal fresheners to ... continue reading...
Mold In A Rental? Landlord Won’t Fix The Mold Problem? A Guide To Mold And Tenant’s Rights.
Having a mold problem in your home can be so frustrating. But having mold in a rental can be an absolute nightmare. If those are both bad, try having mold in a rental when a landlord won't fix the mold problem. If you are dealing with mold in a rental, then this article is for you. While tenant right's laws and mold laws vary from state to state, the bulk of the information in this article applies to anyone in any state. This article isn't just for tenants! If you are a landlord, there ... continue reading...
Your Guide To Mold On Windows And Window Sills
Are you looking for information about mold on windows and mold on window sills? You’ve come to the right place! Today we are talking about window mold including the causes, removal, prevention, and it’s dangers. When people refer to mold on windows they are usually referring to mold on window sills. Window panes themselves do not provide the right environment for mold to grow. Glass itself is not conducive to mold growth but what is ON the glass might be. Windows panes can collect dust, ... continue reading...
How To Test For Mold In Water + Water Mold Facts
Can mold grow in water? Interesting question. We all know that mold needs water or another moisture source to grow but can it actually grow in water itself? A lot of people would assume that yes it can. Why? Because if you have ever owned a reusable water bottle, you likely have had to clean mold in the water bottle. But was it the water itself that grew mold or something else? What about white water mold? Swimming pool mold? Mold in water pipes? Is that actually mold growing in water? ... continue reading...
What You Need To Know About Moldy Food
I’m sure you’ve lifted the lid on leftovers or unscrewed the cap on your jam jar only to find a fun little science experiment staring up at you. Oops. Looks like you’ve got yourself some moldy food. Now what? Today I am going to explore the wide world of food mold. Why? Because mold on food is actually not a well understood issue. There are a lot of people out there cutting the mold off of a piece of bread and thinking that is a safe practice. Let’s dive in to moldy food shall ... continue reading...
What You Need To Know About Christmas Tree Mold and Christmas Tree Syndrome
This year, Americans will buy 25-30 million live Christmas trees to decorate their homes for the holidays. About 85% of those trees will be pre-cut weeks ahead of time – in most cases prior to Thanksgiving. The trees are cut, baled and packed into refrigerated trucks to be delivered to a tree seller near your home. For some, bringing a live Christmas tree into their home is a recipe for disaster. Why? Christmas Tree Syndrome. What Is Christmas Tree Syndrome? In short, Christmas ... continue reading...
Do You Know Where You Are Exposed To Mold?
When people think of mold, they typically think of it as resulting from a leak in their home or possibly at their office. Food mold likely comes to mind as well. Beyond that, most people have no idea just how many places and things expose them to mold. Do you know where you are exposed to mold? This article is not meant to scare you or force you to live in an underground concrete bunker. It is meant to raise awareness about the many ways in which you are exposed to mold. For some people, ... continue reading...
How To Prevent and Remove Mold In Houseplant Soil
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...
Mold Inspection & Mold Inspector Basics – What You Need To Know & Why
Back in November 2014, I accidentally discovered the answer to years worth of horrible health issues. Toxic mold. My cat actually discovered just one teeny portion of the issue. Unbeknownst to me I had a super feline mold inspector under my own roof. Without him, I may have never discovered the issue as we had NO visible mold. I hired several “mold inspector” type people to help determine what exactly was going on in my house. While they all used different methods, the conclusion was the ... continue reading...
