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4 Signs of Mold in Your Home
4 Signs of Mold in Your Home Mold is out in full force. Humidity has been high, and storms have dumped drenching rains, causing major
Tips to Fight Household Mold this Summer
The summertime is mold weather, and in addition to causing health problems, mold can ruin your home. To prevent mold, be sure to address any sources of water within your home, particularly after heavy rain. If you hire a company to test for mold, be sure that the company doesn’t also do mold remediation, as that will be a financial incentive for them to find mold where it doesn’t exist.
Common Pool Contaminants and How To Protect Yourself
Summer is here, and the pool is open! Before you dive in, know what you’re jumping into. Pool’s can be contaminated with lead dust, bacteria, and other toxins.
Help! Black Mold is Creeping Up My Walls!
Q. I have black mold growing up the walls in my basement Can I remove mold myself? – Nancy K., White Plains, NY
A. First, it’s important to keep in mind that mold — in any form — can be harmful to your health.
So all of your mold must be removed. And there lies the problem: The mold growing on your walls is easy to see, but most of the mold growing in homes is hidden. The only way to pinpoint where it is lurking is with mold testing. (In our next blog post, we will discuss do-it-yourself mold testing kits vs. professional mold testing.) So yes, may be able to remove visible mold, but without professional testing, you won’t know how serious the problem really is.
Post-COVID, How to Prepare Your Office for A Healthy Return to Work
Post-COVID, How to Prepare Your Office for A Healthy Return to Work Many employers are preparing to reopen their offices after employees have been
What Should I Do If My Summer House Has Mold?
So, you’re heading to the beach as summer season begins. The thought is delicious! But don’t be surprised if you’re greeted by a musty odor after you walk into what you had hoped would be your home away from home. Mildew! Mold! Whether you are at the Jersey Shore or the Hamptons, there’s an excellent chance that the home you’re renting or own has been flooded during a hurricane, been exposed to excess moisture and humidity, or has had a leak. Now, your nose is getting a strong whiff of the result. So what can you do?
Poor Indoor Air Quality May Be Rampant in Gyms & Fitness Centers
Air Quality in Gyms: Poor Indoor Air May Be Rampant in Fitness Centers Most people patronize gyms and fitness centers to improve their health and
Why It’s Important to Check For Mold in May
Why It’s Important to Check For Mold in May Here’s How Mold Spores Can Affect Allergies, Health, and Home April showers may very well bring
Seasonal Allergies? A Cold? COVID-19? Something Else?
Seasonal Allergies? A Cold? COVID-19? Something Else? This is going to be another nerve-wracking allergy season, as every sneeze, sniffle and cough will spark concern.
A “Free” Mold Inspection? Here’s the Catch…
Scam artists are always looking for the next angle, and some disreputable mold testing companies have found it: set up as both a mold testing and a mold remediation company, and then name your price. See how this swerve works and steps you can take to avoid it in this week’s blog.
What’s causing your allergies? The answer may surprise you.
As trees bloom, that’s when allergies start. Most of us assume our runny noses, itchy eyes, and scratchy throats are caused by pollen. But what’s really causing the mayhem is not just pollen; it can be mold. Why? Because warmer weather and increased humidity create the perfect environment in which mold grows. Mold is a serious allergen, that we don’t often think about as a contributor to allergy and asthma attacks.
First Time Homebuyers: What You Need to Know About Environmental Toxins
First Time Homebuyers: What You Need to Know About Environmental Toxins The coronavirus pandemic has urbanites fleeing the city in droves and moving into
