Many areas of the country that are humid and retain moisture have been known to be prone to mold. Due to its potentially toxic profile, Black mold, in particular, can be a danger for residents. It is essential to be able to identify Black mold in your home. Most often, it is a very dark, …
Mixing up mold and mildew can be all too easy, especially if you aren’t familiar with these microorganisms. Mold and mildew are also prone to growing in warmer areas with lots of moisture. It’s important to understand the differences between the two if you need to stop either from growing in your home. Before you …
Kitchens are susceptible to mold like any place in your home that is exposed to warmth or moisture, or has poor ventilation. Even kicking that ice cube that fell to the ground under your refrigerator because it could likely risk or encourage mold growth. Here are common places in your kitchen that mold can grow. …
Mold grows faster in the summer months. However, winter doesn’t always mean we are in the clear. Mold loves the dark spaces in our homes. Although it does not grow at temperatures below freezing, mold can survive in dormancy and await the coming spring. Mold thrives in moisture, where it grows the quickest. This winter …
The air in our homes can become up to 30% more polluted than air outside from over recycling. That is a scary thought when you of the amount of time we spend inside our homes. Many species of indoor plants can actually help absorb mold and spores. Studies have shown that rooms with air-filtering houseplants …
Outside of the cheese in your refrigerator, Mold in your home is never a good thing. Mold grows in those dark places we can’t see, but often also hides in plain sight and in common items we use every day. Mold can grow in walls, ceilings, windows, floors, furniture, insulation, air ducts, clothes, and basements. …
When your child comes home from school with a cough or sniffle, you may not be surprised, knowing how easily germs can spread in an elementary classroom. However, when symptoms persist, you may begin to wonder if it’s really germs that are making your child sick. You, along with many other Virginia Beach parents may …
