Fact #1: The First 24 to 48 Hours Are Critical If your home is flooded, the first 24 to 48 hours are critical because this is all the time mold and other microorganisms needs to begin growing and thriving. Five conditions are required by fungi and bacteria to...
Are You Mold Sensitized? In March of this year, Wonder Makers Environmental, based in Michigan, launched www.moldsensitized.com with the goal of educating consumers, contractors, and health professionals on the health concerns caused by mold. The website’s goal...
Why Should I Have An Indoor Air Quality Test? Most people are unaware that their indoor air could be polluted. Indeed, today, we spend 90% of our time indoors, relying on our HVAC systems to create a constant stream of healthy air. Our health is dependent on the the...
Does Your Air Conditioner Have Mold? One of the core causes of mold is high humidity levels. For this reason, your air conditioner is effective at reducing humidity levels and maintaining healthy levels of 30% to 50%. Unfortunately, your air conditioner can also be a...
How Much Does Mold Remediation Cost? Finding mold in your home is disconcerting because you are concerned about the potential health impact on you and your family. The purpose of this article is to answer the following three questions for Atlanta residents that need...
What Happens During A Mold Inspection? Our previous article explained how you can determine if you have mold and what you should and should not do if you discover mold. One of the key recommendations was to call a professional to do a thorough inspection. The purpose...
Top 7 Areas Where Mold Is Growing In Your Home! Mold needs three key ingredients to grow: A food source which includes high cellulose content materials such as paper and wood. Other sources of food include drywall, wallpaper, carpet, ceiling tiles, dust, and dirt. The...
Top Ten Mold Facts Top Ten Mold Facts Mold Fact 1: The Key Ingredient Mold Needs To Thrive Is Moisture Mold has a purpose in our eco-system, ie. to consume dead organic material. It poses health hazards when it begins growing in indoor environments. Mold gets indoors...
