Is bleach best?

Certainly, not every mold problem requires professional remediation. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests that homeowners can handle outbreaks in a 3-by-3-foot area although it lists some exceptions. Some suggest using soap to remove mold while others favor bleach. Here’s what the EPA has to say about this.

September 9, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Mycotoxins: The secret cause of mold health problems

If you’ve researched molds and the health problems you’ve caused, you may have encountered the term “mycotoxin” and wondered what a mycotoxin is. You can find a lengthy explanation here, but we wanted to summarize it for you.

September 2, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

How quickly does mold cause health problems?

During the past couple weeks, we’ve blogged about how quickly mold can spread. Another common question is how long people have until mold exposure makes them sick. Unfortunately, there’s no one set answer or range of answers for this. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published this guide on the health effects of mold that can shed some light on the topic. This guide is meant for doctors, so we’ll pull out few useful points.

August 25, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Health Risks   No Comments

What can NAMP do for you?

On our homepage, we proudly state that we’re a member of the National Association of Mold Professionals (NAMP). It’s a relationship that’s extremely beneficial for us and can benefit you as well. Here’s how.

August 18, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

How fast does mold grow?

While discussing mold prevention last week, we mentioned the timeframe for mold growth. This week we’d like to elaborate on that a little more to give you a better picture of the speed of mold growth.

August 13, 2010  Tags: , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

6 tips for avoiding mold

At Advance Mold Remediation, we stand ready to help eliminate any mold problem that develops in your home or office. However, the best option for homeowners is to avoid mold growth in the first place. The main thing to remember about mold is that it needs a damp environment to grow, so we wanted to offer some suggestions for reducing moisture and humidity in your home courtesy of the Environmental Protections Agency’s (EPA’s) Web site.

August 8, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Duct hunting for mold

If you visit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Mold Resources Web site, you’ll find information on duct cleaning as a method for dealing with mold. It actually is quite useful because it goes beyond mold investigation and remediation and looks at other supposed benefits of duct cleaning and gives advice on choosing a good inspector. At Advance Mold Remediation, we know a thing or two about duct cleaning and believe this is a worthwhile site that consumers should use to avoid unscrupulous duct cleaning companies.

July 26, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Moldy foreclosed homes

While the housing crisis has been a nightmare for many, it’s presented other with the opportunity of purchasing a cheap foreclosed home. However, it’s not always all good news for these buyers. Lurking in these discounted homes can be hidden problems that can quickly eat up the money their saving. An an article in Popular Mechanics listed mold as the top problem home buyers should look for when considering a foreclosed home.

July 23, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Mold hide and seek

Have you checked your house for signs of mold? If not, check out earlier post to learn what you should be looking for. Of course the problem is, many of these signs indicate only that you could have mold. Often you don’t see the mold itself, and it’s difficult to check the place where there’s an indication of mold. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a page dedicated to this “hidden mold.”

July 16, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Getting to know the Indoor Air Quality Association

Lately, indoor air has come under more scrutiny as we learn more about the presence and effects of mold and other indoor air contaminants. As you seek ways of keeping yourself safe from these dangers, the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) can be a helpful resource.

July 6, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments