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Long COVID Diagnosis Can Hide Mold Sensitivity
In December 2019, a worldwide pandemic of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, SARS CoV-2 (“COVID 19”) had become the center of the medical, political, and media worlds. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic loss of human life worldwide and has presented...
Prevent Visible Mold from Spreading
OverviewMain Problems:Breathing mold is the biggest (IAQ) Indoor Air Quality risk for an occupant's health.Visible mold produces MVOCs and Mycotoxins into the air you breathe.Indicative of a moisture issue.Severity of Mold Risk:Cost of Recommendation:$75-1200GuideThe...
Simplifying the Complex Path of Chronic Illness from Mold
Eliminating Mold Early and Inexpensively Over the past decade, I have worked with many healthcare and home contractor professionals that have dedicated a significant share of their lives and careers to helping patients manage environmental illnesses like chronic mold...
Preventing Mold Growth In Carpeting
OverviewMain Problems:Made from organic materials that provide food for mold to grow and reproduce.Mold spores settle on the carpet.Carpets retain moisture which can cause a mold problem.Cleaning carpets is hard and most cleaning products don't address mold.Severity...
How To Live With A Basement or Subgrade Living Space
OverviewMain Problems:Moisture intrusion and organic materials that grow mold.Air contamination that spreads mold throughout the residence.Severity of Mold Risk:Cost of Recommendation:$300-1600GuideThe Problems Mold Prevention & RecommendationsThe Problems...
How To Live With A Flat Roof
OverviewMain Problems:Mold from LeaksHard to Find/Reach MoldSeverity of Mold Risk:Cost of Recommendation:$800-1200 /yearGuideThe Problems Mold Prevention & RecommendationsThe Problems Flat Roofs Often Develop Leaks, and Leaks Result in Mold It is common for any...
Part 4: Spotting Mold Scams
Mold Remediation has Limited State by State Regulation and Certification Unfortunately, in many instances, mold remediation certifications are optional. This makes spotting potential mold scams more difficult. Many local “mold remediators” identified online do not...
Part 3: Selecting The Right Mold Professionals.
Common Remediation “Shortcut” painting over mold vs removing mold from home. “Half-Measures” Are Costly When It Comes To Removing Mold! Selecting the right mold professional requires some knowledge in order to screen potential vendors. This selection is crucial in...
Part 2: Testing for Mold?
Various Mold Testing Methods Utilized in Homes
Part 1: Do You Suspect Mold? Where to Start?
Where To Start? Do You Suspect Toxic Mold? Have you or a family member been treated with medicine for any infection that does not improve? This may be a sign of a fungal infection. Physicians rarely identify fungal infections because obtaining tissue samples,...