When dealing with toxic mold in the home or workplace, the topic might consume your time and energy until it’s resolved and eliminated. This stress is partly due to the potential harm mold can cause to those living or working in the building. But does that mean that as soon as you identify or see […]
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Most of us have learned of the dangers of mold. The microscopic fungi thrive in environments where moisture can remain unchecked for an extended period. While we understand an inherent risk to our health from mold exposure, most of us are not sure how long it takes to start taking its toll. Sometimes referred to
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It may become apparent you have a mold problem in your home if you see visible spores on your walls or if you notice a consistent musty smell. However, did you know that other physical symptoms your family may be experiencing could be rooted back to mold in the home? Headaches, difficulty breathing, and flu-like
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It’s sometimes known as the “silent killer” because it can sneak up on you, damage your health, and ruin your home before you even notice it’s there. It’s never a good thing to discover black mold lurking somewhere in your home. Its discovery can only lead to a wide range of adverse effects. While it
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Mold can grow anywhere in the home, but it prefers damp, dark places to settle in. Unfortunately, this makes the basement of your home a prime candidate for mold growth. Is Mold in Your Basement? Basements are often dark and poorly ventilated, making it all too easy for mold to begin growing. Although mold spores
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Mold is always an unwelcome visitor in homes. It can negatively affect your health, it’s unsightly, it has a terrible smell, and it can even damage your home. Some homeowners may find themselves with a toxic mold infestation soon after a flood. If you fall into this category, you may wonder what you can do
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If your home has sustained water damage, you see or smell mold, start feeling unwell whenever you’re at home, or buy a new home and want peace of mind, a mold test is in order. It’s essential to act if you suspect your residential or commercial property has a toxic mold problem considering the dangers
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Air Is something that we often take for granted. Without even thinking about it, we inhale and exhale thousands of times every day. But what is in that air? It may come as a shock to many, but the air inside the average American home usually contains many more airborne pollutants than the air outside.
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In the state of Virginia, the older your home is, the more likely it was built over a crawl space. Whether a crawl space is better than a solid slab might depend on who you ask. One thing we can all agree on is that a wet crawl space isn’t a safe crawl space. What
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It’s no secret that mold affects the air quality in your home. Musty smells are especially unwelcoming. Not to mention that many kinds of mold can cause minor allergy-like symptoms and can be extremely toxic to your health. We come into contact every day with mold spores, usually when we’re outdoors. Most of the time,
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