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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
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Your Guide To Mold On Windows And Window Sills

By Jennifer First published: December 13, 2019. This post may contain affiliate links. 3 Comments

Mold growing around the top of a window.

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

By Jennifer First published: December 2, 2019. This post may contain affiliate links. 16 Comments

A petri dish with a dropper pipette dropping a drop of water into the test. Testing for water mold.

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

By Jennifer First published: November 18, 2019. This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

A stainless steel pot of soup with mold growing on the top. A ladel lies next to the pot. There is a caption 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

By Jennifer First published: October 15, 2019. This post may contain affiliate links. 10 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. 22 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...

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