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Got mold? Everything you need to know about mold detection, mold testing, mold removal, cleaning mold, mold prevention, and toxic mold basics.

  • What Is Mold and Other Mold Facts
  • Mold Prevention
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  • Mold Removal & How To Kill Mold
  • Leak Detection
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What You Need To Know About Christmas Tree Mold and Christmas Tree Syndrome

By Jennifer First published: October 15, 2019. This post may contain affiliate links. 4 Comments

A picture perfect living room with Christmas tree and decorations

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?

By Jennifer First published: October 9, 2019. This post may contain affiliate links. 3 Comments

Household items that are susceptible

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

By Jennifer First published: October 4, 2019. This post may contain affiliate links. 6 Comments

Houseplants without mold in the potting soil

We’ve all been 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

By Jennifer First published: September 25, 2019. This post may contain affiliate links. 17 Comments

A mold inspector looking at mold on a wall during a mold inspection

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...

How To Prevent Attic Mold + Attic Mold Tips

By Jennifer First published: September 15, 2019. This post may contain affiliate links. 4 Comments

A mold free attic

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...

10 Ways To Prevent Crawl Space Mold + Crawlspace Mold Removal

By Jennifer First published: September 15, 2019. This post may contain affiliate links. 6 Comments

A Crawl space with mold

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...

Does Ozone Kill Mold and Is It Safe?

By Jennifer First published: September 14, 2019. This post may contain affiliate links. 9 Comments

Ozone generators to remove mold

Park yourself in just about any online mold forum, social media group, or chat and you will see a lot of support for the use of ozone to kill mold. Does ozone kill mold? Is it safe to use? Let’s dive into what is a very controversial and loaded topic. I will do my best to keep it simple by breaking this post into digestible parts. What is Ozone? Ozone is the principal element of the ozone layer, which traps the sun’s heat and is essential to life on Earth. Unlike breathable, stable ... continue reading...

Your Guide To HVAC Mold & Mold In Air Ducts

By Jennifer First published: September 13, 2019. This post may contain affiliate links. 5 Comments

A mold free HVAC unit with the words HVAC Mold next to it

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...

Does Soda Blasting Or Dry Ice Blasting For Mold Removal Work?

By Jennifer First published: September 13, 2019. This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

Dry ice blasting for mold removal

As more is understood about the health issues related to mold growth in interior environments, new methods for mold assessment and mold remediation are being put into practice.  Mold assessment is the process of identifying the location and extent of the mold hazard in a structure.  This is typically performed by a certified mold inspector or environmental hygienist. Mold remediation is the process of cleanup and/or removal of mold from an indoor environment.  Mold remediation is ... continue reading...

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