The Benefits of Virginia Deregulating Mold Inspection
Have you heard about Virginia deregulating mold inspection? If you have not heard, Advance Mold Remediation is here to give you all the details you will need to know about how these deregulations could affect you. Read now for details. Recently the Virginia legislature approved Governor Bob McDonnell’s plan to streamline government by eliminating needless [...]
April 26, 2012
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Energy Smart Slabs and Attics Avoid Mold Amplification
The construction of attics and concrete slabs has historically been done as a simple, cost-effective way to support a floor or roof. Because of this, the impact these two areas have on a home’s energy costs and ability to keep mold at bay is often overlooked. The old saying “out of sight, out of mind,” [...]
June 22, 2011
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Study shows that filters reduce cardiovascular problems
Air pollution is a problem that has gained more and more interest over the past few years. Research has shown that air pollution can negatively affect the health of those who are constantly subjected to harmful environments. But a recent study published in the Journal of the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and [...]
June 9, 2011
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Humidity in Schools: Too Dry or Too Damp?
It is like a Shakespearean play – damp or not too damp? That is the question. When is a school too dry or too damp? Both extremes can be hazardous to your child’s health and both need to be dealt with, but in completely separate ways. This article from Indoor Environment Connections Online explains down [...]
June 1, 2011
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Feds Change Guidelines for Toxic Drywall
After recent studies conducted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), there have been a few changes in the way these agencies, along with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), are dealing with the problems surrounding the toxic drywall imported from China. This article from [...]
May 24, 2011
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What To Do If Your Home Floods
If you are the victim of home flooding, there are several steps you need to take to prevent a mold outbreak. This article outlines what you need to know. Mold is not something to take lightly. It can create serious health problems. So you should begin cleanup as soon as it is safe to re-enter [...]
April 5, 2011
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Work IAQ threats
In some ways, there’s not much difference between the conditions that cause poor Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) at home and the conditions that cause poor IAQ in a work environment. Both have plumbing that can back up or break and roofs, windows, and doors that can leak. On the other hand the workplace has its unique characteristics that lowers IAQ, as this page indicates.
January 11, 2011
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Mold basic from the rainy Northwest
We wanted to pass on this informative page from Washington state where they know a thing or two about humidity and moisture. We’d also like to highlight a couple important steps you should take before cleaning.
October 27, 2010
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Paint away your mold
One option that homeowners have these days for preventing mold growth is mold-resistant paint. As this site notes, most premium paints contain ingredients that inhibit mold growth, generally for the life of the coating. As with most things where mold is concerned actual results may vary depending on the location and environmental conditions around the painted surface.
September 30, 2010
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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
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