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Mold
Mold can lurk practically anywhere and in any home. Learn how to keep your home healthy and mold free.
Categories
- Mold FAQs
- How Do I Identify Mold from Mildew and Yeast?
Identify mold as growing on substrates such as wood, wallboard, ceiling tiles, carpet, wall paper, paneling and leather items.... read more
- Why Should I Do a Household Mold Test?
Authorities such as the CDC, US EPA, Canada'ss CHHC and the US Institute of Medicine all agree that fungus growth and associated dampness indoors is... read more
- Should I Rely On a Mold Professional For Testing?
Sampling for fungus is a pretty straight forward process and actually requires minimal training. However, a mold professional or... read more
- What Specific Home Mold Test Should I Have?
There are several different home mold test types that can be performed, depending on the conditions in the environment and the... read more
- What Are The Signs of Mold, and When Should I Test?
1) Humidity levels above 60%: Signs of mold can begin when indoor humidity is sustained above 60% for weeks at a time. If you... read more
- Mold Issues
- Mold Remediation
- Mold Information
Mold is present everywhere, indoors and outdoors. If there is sustained indoor mold growth, the risk of property damage and health related problems increase.
Mold requires oxygen, cellulose, and moisture to grow. Most homes are built with materials containing cellulose (wood, ceiling tiles, insulation, carpet, etc.). Your home is Mold Food!
The one element that can be controlled is moisture. By eliminating excess moisture in the home the likelihood of sustained mold growth decreases exponentially.
If you find mold in your home or suspect you may have a mold growth problem, call 770-205-1710 or email HealthyAir for a Mold Remediation Consultation by a Certifield Mold Remediation Specialist.
- Mold Facts
Fungi are neither plant nor animal
There are more than 100,000 types of molds.
Mold colonies can be fluffy, woolly, velvety or... read more
- Mold Trends
Mold claims jumped for $9.1 million in first quarter 2000 to $79.5 million in first quarter 2001
Turmoil over insurance for mold damage is... read more
- Mold & Your Health
Mold causes disease through two mechanisms:
Mycoses - fungi infects a human host and causes disease
Toxicoses - toxins produced the... read more
- Mold Prevention
Mold needs oxygen, food, and moisture to grow. The only item you can control is moisture.
Moisture can enter your home in a variety of... read more
- What are molds?
They are microscopic organisms, found everywhere, indoors and outdoors. Molds are musty smelling members of the fungi kingdom that feed on organic... read more
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