What are molds? Molds are fungi that can be found both indoors and outdoors. No one knows how many species of fungi exist but estimates range from tens of thousands to perhaps three hundred thousand or more. Molds grow best in warm, damp, and humid conditions, and spread and reproduce by making spores. Mold spores […]

Except for an occasional asthma flare up, Caitlin Murray is a healthy, happy 5-year-old, who loves doing artwork. But three years ago, she was terribly sick, and no one could figure out why. “She would have terrible headaches and her face was swollen and she’d throw up sometimes for seven to 10 days,” Jill Murray, […]

The following article is informative and useful to libraries as well as any home or business that stores books, paper documents, or other valuables. Mold Control and Prevention in Libraries Mold prevention is a conservation activity that is performed in libraries to protect books and other materials from deterioration caused by mold growth. Mold prevention consists of […]

We have heard many horror stories about mold invasions in homes. We have imagined mold as monsters taking over furniture and important goods at home. If it is fear that we see in movies, it is stress that men and women have when dealing with mold in reality. And, there are several health risks that […]

Similar to your car, your home or business heating, air, and ventilation system needs proper maintenance to stay running all year long. You may schedule HVAC maintenance annually; but do you ever schedule duct cleaning? After years of use, dust mites, mold, allergens, bugs, and more get trapped in your air vents. When you turn […]

Why a Natural Way of Cleaning Mold is Important Unfortunately for several homeowners, or renters, view of a mold infestation of their home is all too real. Many people that are exposed to mold might feel cold-like symptoms, lung problems, sinus congestion, coughing, painful throat, watery eyes and skin irritations. Asthmatics are also vulnerable to […]

Are you concerned with regards to the existence of mildew and mold in your home? If so, there are abundant of effortless ways you may prevent its growth in the first place. Here are a few suggestions to think of when tidying your home. One of the best ways to prevent mildew mold from taking through your […]

FARGO, N.D. – Michelle Torpen knew high humidity in a home could cause a big mold problem, but she was stunned to find out her 3-year-old house had mold – and required an $18,000 fix. “It seems like when you hear stories about that, it’s in older homes, and certainly not brand-new construction,” she said. […]